Hands-on Software Engineering Manager

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris ForceX is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Nashville to lead a cross-functional team of ~15 engineers. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on software development, testing, and delivery of key programs. Strong Agile experience and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

The candidate will recruit, mentor, and manage staff, ensure technical excellence, and keep programs staffed and within budget using lifecycle tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field with relevant years of experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams and programs.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional software engineering team of about 15 engineers; deliver products and programs on time.
• Act as a working manager with hands-on involvement in software development, testing, and problem solving.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor talent; monitor health of programs with lifecycle tools; provide performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Staffing

Risk management

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/CS

Security clearance (DoD)

Tools

Digital.ai Agility

SpiraTest

Jama

Visual Studio

Job description

L3Harris ForceX is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Nashville to lead a cross-functional team of ~15 engineers. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on software development, testing, and delivery of key programs. Strong Agile experience and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

The candidate will recruit, mentor, and manage staff, ensure technical excellence, and keep programs staffed and within budget using lifecycle tools.