Manager, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Northampton, MA seeks a Manager of Software Engineering to lead design, development and delivery of imaging systems critical to national defense. You will drive best practices, oversee code and design reviews, mentor engineers and coordinate with cross-functional managers to optimize staffing and project outcomes.

Some travel and DoD clearance eligibility are required. Salary range is $148,000–$205,000 with competitive benefits including health, 401(k) matching and

Qualifications

• US citizen with DoD clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree as stated; Master’s preferred; or 16 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to lead cross-department project teams across functions.
• Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Experience developing technical and cost inputs for proposals.
• Experience as Cost Account Manager using EVMS.
• Willing to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development processes from requirements through delivery.
• Drive best practices, and perform code and design reviews.
• Coordinate with software, electrical, and systems managers to optimize assignments.
• Establish development processes and standards to boost productivity.
• Mentor and coach engineers regarding career growth.
• Contribute to project development as needed.
• Perform engineer performance evaluations.
• Oversee recruitment interviews and hiring of engineers.
• Participate in proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Manage matrix manpower allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Recruiting experience

EVMS experience

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Software / EE with 12+ yrs experience

Master’s degree preferred

Or 16 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

EVMS

DevOps tooling

Cost accounting (Basis of Estimate)

Job description

Mgr, Software Engineering

Job Code: 40519

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Job Description

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and be a part of something truly extraordinary? Join our trailblazing team in the Northampton, MA, where you'll dive into the thrilling world of imaging systems that are pivotal to national defense. Be part of our team that keeps our sailors safe. Imagine working on the front lines of technology, developing state‑of‑the‑art solutions that safeguard our nation's security. You'll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, in an environment that champions creativity and excellence. If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects that make a real difference to our warfighters, citizens, and nation, this is your chance to shine.

Essential Functions

• Leading the software design and development processes including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation and development.
• Driving efficient processes, creating best practices for software development as well as performing code and design reviews.
• Collaborating with other software managers as well as Electrical, Systems Engineering managers, Program Chief Engineering team to ensure effective product development through optimizing engineering assignments across the development organization.
• Identifying and establishing development processes and standards to enhance productivity and performance of the team.
• Providing mentorship, coaching and guidance to team members with respect to career development and opportunities for growth.
• Contributing to development on projects as required.
• Conducting performance evaluations of engineers.
• Managing the recruitment interview and hiring process for additional software engineers.
• Participating in Engineering Proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Manage matrix organization manpower allocation.

Qualifications

• US Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance and obtain additional clearances as required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree (A Master’s degree is desired but not required) with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
• Experience with recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Experience developing technical and cost volume inputs for proposals.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager utilizing EVMS, Program execution lifecycle.
• Able to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working within an Agile development environment is highly desirable. Scrum Team certification and/or experience.
• Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate generation.
• Development experience in any of the following areas would be considered highly beneficial: Real Time embedded software development, Information Assurance, video communications, embedded interfaces (I2C, RS232, CAN, Ethernet), Safety Critical systems.
• Experience with DevOps process, tools, and procedures is highly desirable.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $148,000- $205,000. 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.

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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