Director, Engineering Management — ForceX Programs

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 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).