Manager, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Software Engineering Manager in Waco, TX to lead a dynamic team and deliver mission-critical software solutions. This role reports to program leadership and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.

You will oversee a 6–14 person team, drive CAM activities, manage risks, and ensure adherence to DoD-grade standards while advancing DevSecOps practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering with 9+ years experience; or 7+ with graduate degree.
• Experience with DoD, aerospace, or government customers.
• Experience with management and leadership in the job area.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern toolchains.
• Experience supporting proposals, basis of estimates, staffing, and resource forecasting.
• Ability to obtain and keep a security clearance (TS//SCI).

Responsibilities

• Lead a software team of 6–14 members across design, development, integration, test, and sustainment.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and drive delivery on time and within budget.
• Provide hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and program leadership.
• Manage risks, staffing, and process improvements throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and customer requirements.
• Perform CAM duties: planning, monitoring, variances, and first-time quality.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Resource forecasting

Security clearance

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Bitbucket

Git

Jira

Jenkins

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

UML

JavaFX/Java

C#

C++

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: Manager, Software Engineering
Job Code: 43362
Job Location: Waco, TX
Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a dedicated Software Engineering Manager to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions:

• Manage and lead a team (6 to 14) responsible for the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software products.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure execution to cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Provide employee leadership including hiring, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and program leadership to deliver compliant, high-quality software solutions.
• Manage risks, staffing, technical issues, and process improvement activities across the software lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
• Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties on program by participating in detail planning, monitoring and providing progress status, explaining variances, and ensuring the team delivers first time quality deliverables within budget and schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree(Computer Science or Software Engineering) and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, aerospace, or other government customers.
• Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area.
• Familiarity with Agile development methods, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software toolchains.
• Experience supporting proposals, basis of estimates, strategic staffing, and resource forecasting.
• Be able to obtain and keep a security clearance., i.e., a TS//SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (examples CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
• Familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
• Proficient at JavaFX/Java, C#, C++ or another programming language
• Knowledge of software control mechanisms (examples BitBucket, Git)
• Knowledge of task/problem tracking systems (example JIRA)
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (examples Jenkins, GitHub).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (examples Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.

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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