DoD Software Engineering Manager — Cross‑Functional Lead

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of about 15 engineers, guide program delivery, and recruit top talent. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical contribution in a competitive defense tech context.

You will manage budgets, track health with lifecycle tools (Digital.ai Agility, SpiraTest, Jama), provide regular performance feedback, and develop growth plans.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or CS with extensive leadership experience.
• DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 3 years in formal management leading diverse technical teams.
• 7 years in engineering roles with leadership and management.
• 7 years recruiting, interviewing, and hiring high-quality talent.
• 7 years leading high-performing engineering teams.
• 7 years with Agile processes and iterative design, development, and test.
• 7 years in software development and testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team of ~15 engineers and oversee program delivery.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality engineering talent within budget.
• Track program health using lifecycle tools and review work products.
• Provide regular performance feedback and foster teamwork across the org.
• Serve as a working manager with hands-on software development and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Performance feedback

Staffing

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Hiring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Digital.ai Agility

SpiraTest

Jama

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of about 15 engineers, guide program delivery, and recruit top talent. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical contribution in a competitive defense tech context.

You will manage budgets, track health with lifecycle tools (Digital.ai Agility, SpiraTest, Jama), provide regular performance feedback, and develop growth plans.