Manager, Systems Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a hands-on Specialty Engineering Manager in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will lead a high-impact engineering organization focused on space-based systems for weather sensing and defense, guiding radiation modeling and space-environment analyses while managing lifecycle across products.

You will develop teams, set priorities, and ensure objectives across programs, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership, governance, and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; 9+ years related experience or 7+ withGraduate degree; 13 years in lieu of degree
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance is required.
• Experience with radiation modeling and space environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 20-25 engineering professionals; set priorities and growth plans.
• Provide technical direction for radiation modeling and space-environment analyses.
• Guide components engineering, materials selection, failure analysis, logistics, and planning across lifecycle.
• Lead trade studies and root-cause investigations; translate constraints into plans.
• Improve engineering standards and tools; communicate direction across teams.
• Bid work scope and ensure objectives are met across programs.

Skills

Radiation modeling

Space environments

Space-system survivability analysis

Components engineering

Materials selection

Reliability

Failure analysis

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

13 years of related experience in lieu of degree

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: Specialty Engineering Manager
Job Code: 44438
Job Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)

Job Description:

Lead a high-impact Specialty Engineering organization delivering resilient space-based systems for commercial weather sensing and defense missions. As a hands-on working manager, you will support delivery of solutions that can withstand the harsh environments of space.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, coach, and develop 20-25 engineering professionals; set clear priorities, performance expectations, and growth plans.
• Serve as a working manager, providing technical direction for radiation modeling and space-environment analyses.
• Guide components engineering, materials selection, failure analysis, logistics, and planning across the product lifecycle.
• Lead complex trade studies and root-cause investigations; convert mission constraints into executable engineering plans.
• Improve specialty engineering standards and tools and communicate technical direction across engineering and program teams.
• Bid work scope and ensure we are meeting objectives across programs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a federal security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with radiation modeling, space environments, or space-system survivability analysis.
• Experience in components engineering, materials selection, reliability, or failure analysis.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering work across concept, design, test, operations, and sustainment.

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