Director, Telemetry and Radio Frequency

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Director to lead the Telemetry & Radio Frequency (T&RF) Engineering team in the Spectrum Superiority sector.

The role oversees 175+ engineers across California and Pennsylvania, driving engineering execution for multiple programs, proposals and pursuits in the T&RF portfolio. You will partner with senior leadership to align strategy, manage budgets and resources, and ensure mission-critical performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years of related experience or graduate degree with 13+ years; alternative 19+ years without a degree.
• Extensive engineering leadership in defense programs and multi-team environments.
• Strong track record in DoD proposals and data-link/Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Lead 175+ engineers and managers across CA and PA for the T/RF division.
• Direct program technical, schedule, and cost performance including reviews and cost approvals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production and product development.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Program management

DoD experience

Systems engineering

EVMS / metrics

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 15+ years experience

Tools

EVMS

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, Telemetry and Radio Frequency

Job Code: E45030

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking an Engineering Director to lead engineering for the Telemetry & Radio Frequency (T&RF) Division within our Spectrum Superiority Sector. The Engineering Director will lead a team of 175+ engineers and managers in California and Pennsylvania in support of the T&RF product and program portfolio. This role will partner with the Tactical Data Links (TDL) Engineering Director in support of regional engineering needs and coordinate direct engineering execution for the programs, proposals and pursuits in the T&RF portfolio. The Engineering Director will report to the Vice President of Engineering of the Spectrum Superiority sector.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage the multi-disciplinary T&RF engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management to help build a best-in-class Engineering team

• Direct engineering program technical, schedule and cost performance for T&RF projects to include proposal reviews and cost approvals and engineering program reviews to meet quality and customer objectives.

• Hire, attract, retain and grow top talent, creating a cohesive culture that fosters innovation, execution, transparency and collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to ensure continuous production of our T&RF products.

• Develop and manage T&RF engineering budgets and resource allocation.

• Coordinate all T&RF engineering support (personnel, lab resources, tools) required to perform on all programs and product developments within the business area. Closely track engineering demand and ensure the team is right-sized, properly skilled, and equipped.

• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for engineering and management staff within the organization

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross-functional relationships in new business development and across business areas

• Technical training of the organization and advancement of technology through industry interaction and continued education of technical staff

• Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership team, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to achieve Sector objectives

• Active U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one. TS/SCI preferred

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Management.

• Extensive Engineering experience, including work in the Defense industry.

• Proven senior management experience leading multiple teams and sub-managers.

• Demonstrated technical leadership on large, complex programs (e.g., project engineer or technical lead).

• Expertise in system-level development: requirements, analysis, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.

• Strong background in DoD proposals/new business pursuits and managing engineering content.

• Deep knowledge of data links and Agile development in a government contractor setting.

• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVMS), metrics, and data-driven decision-making.

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage engineers and executives; collaborative and trusted team leader.

• Ability to translate vision into clear priorities and navigate matrix organizations effectively.

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $175,000-$325,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability

insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.

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