Manager, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Software Engineering Manager to lead software engineering activities from its Greenville, TX onsite location, with the possibility to relocate to the Rockwall, TX facility. The role runs on a 9/80 schedule and includes ownership of delivery performance, engineering execution, and team growth, with DoD clearance requirements.

Role Overview

As the software engineering manager, you will direct continuous improvement and process innovation across the software development lifecycle. You will also be accountable to internal and external customers for Cost and Schedule performance on Programs and IRAD, while coordinating bid and proposal efforts and supporting technical discussions with customers. Your leadership will extend to mentoring engineers, conducting performance evaluations, and strengthening group leadership talent.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement, process innovation, and lessons learned into software development process and products
• Manage software development in a way that is cost-effective and time-efficient
• Maintain accountability to L3Harris internal and external customers for Cost and Schedule performance on Programs and IRAD
• Coordinate bid/proposal efforts, including senior review and approval
• Manage relationships with external hardware and software vendors
• Participate in technical and programmatic customer discussions to ensure expectations are understood and managed
• Support new business pursuits by strengthening cross-functional relationships in Business Development and across Business Areas
• Provide mentorship, coaching, guidance, and motivation aligned to career development, growth opportunities, and group leadership
• Conduct performance evaluations of engineers
• Manage recruitment activities, including interviews and hiring qualified staff
• Provide technical training and support advancement of state-of-the-art technology through appropriate industry interaction and continued education
• Contribute to strategic plans and technology development roadmaps

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with a minimum 7 years of prior related experience
• Strong background in software development
• Proven ability to lead large project planning and development activities
• Effective communication skills, including demonstrated presentation capabilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally across all aspects of the situation and organization
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI

Location and Schedule

• Greenville, TX (onsite) with possibility to relocate to the Rockwall, TX facility
• 9/80 schedule: work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total) with every other Friday off

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in an Agile development environment (Scrum Team certification and/or experience)
• Experience with software automated test tools and frameworks
• Experience with DevOps process, tools, and procedures
• Experience bidding technical work and related activities
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate data (fiscal or technical), make decisions, and build consensus cross-functionally
• A demonstrated history of embracing change and driving organizational improvement
• Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance