Director, Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Director of Engineering Management in Nashville to lead technical execution for ForceX programs. You will oversee staff, report to the Sector Chief Engineer, and coordinate with senior leaders on budget, schedule, and risk, while ensuring delivery against customer missions worldwide.

The role requires deep multi-disciplinary leadership, software and hardware integration experience, and a clearance (Secret, with potential TS/SCI in the future).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; or Master’s with 13+ years; or 19+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance for long term.
• Up to 25% travel (CONUS/OCONUS).
• 15+ years in multi-disciplinary engineering leadership with software leadership and hardware integration, leading teams through lifecycle, Agile, lab and field testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical focal point for execution across the ForceX portfolio and R&D efforts.
• Track metrics, cost/schedule inputs, and manage technical risk and opportunities.
• Participate in bid/proposal activities to secure new business.
• Mentor and develop employees; provide direction to program Chief Engineers.
• Deliver clear briefings to internal and external stakeholders; communicate program status to leadership.
• Shape and track R&D efforts feeding the long-term ForceX portfolio; promote a Mission First culture.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

Technical briefing

Staffing planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years

Master's degree with 13+ years

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Virtualization technologies

Windows

Linux

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Director, Engineering

Job Number: 41624

Location: Nashville, TN

Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

The Targeting & Sensor Sensors (TSS) Sector within L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems seeks a Director Engineering Management to oversee technical execution and planning for both current and new programs within the ForceX business unit. ForceX is focused on fielding scalable and innovative mission system software solutions and products for all domains, in addition to Counter-Unmanned System technologies. Our solutions are tailored to mission CONOPS and designed with open standards and COTS/GOTS components where possible. We provide cutting edge solutions to both manned and unmanned airborne platforms, ground vehicles, and surface ships for both domestic and international customers. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and pride ourselves at responding quickly to customer needs (including rapid direct support to personnel using our operational systems around the world, 24/7/365).

Essential Functions:

The ForceX Director, Engineering Management will report directly to the TSS Sector Chief Engineer and will act as a liaison to the ForceX General Manager, Program Directors, and other senior leadership on all matters related to technical execution of ForceX programs (including cost, schedule, emerging challenges, and Engineering staffing resourcing). The Director, Engineering Management will also build sound relationships with individual program Chief Engineers within the portfolio and provide guidance and direction on technical execution. Essential functions include:

• Serve as the technical focal point for execution of programs and product development efforts across the ForceX portfolio, including execution of R&D-funded efforts
• Accurately track and report key metrics to feed projected staffing demand, cost/schedule inputs to program budget reviews, and technical risk & opportunity registers
• Participate in bid/proposal activities as necessary for securing new business, with both new and existing customers
• Responsible for supporting the growth and development of employees through leadership and mentorship
• Provides clear, concise briefings to both internal and external audiences as required to support program objectives and convey status to senior leadership
• Track and help shape R&D efforts that feed into the long-term ForceX portfolio
• Excellent briefing and presentation skills; able to deliver technical information to a mixed audience with internal stakeholders and customer representation
• Ability to adapt to and promote a strong “Mission First” culture, focused on always delivering for our customers
• Previous role(s) as a program Chief Engineer (or equivalent) on mission system, sensors, or platform development efforts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree: with 15 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant Engineering field(s). Master’s Degree: with 13 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant Engineering field(s). In Lieu of a Degree, a minimum of 19 years of relevant experience.
• Secret Clearance required. DoD Secret clearance to start, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance longer term
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both CONUS and OCONUS
• Requires 15+ years of experience, with heavy emphasis on multi-disciplinary Engineering leadership roles and software leadership background with hardware integration experience, leading multi-disciplined Engineering teams through entire product development lifecycle, Agile software development methodologies, lab and field testing of developmental and operational systems

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Top Secret / SCI clearance
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Experience leading ground / flight test programs for manned / unmanned platforms & payloads
• Familiarity with computer networking protocols, Windows and Linux-based environments, and virtualization technologies

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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