Senior Manager, Systems Engineering — Defense Tech Leader

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Greenville, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering to lead a team of Systems Engineers and act as the technical authority across government and partner programs.

The role emphasizes lifecycle execution, requirements management, and engineering standards. Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance eligibility, extensive leadership experience in airborne or Lab environments, and a track record of delivering complex systems across platforms and programs;

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with significant systems engineering leadership experience.
• Graduate degree or 16+ years leading systems engineering programs as alternative to degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a group of Systems Engineers serving as technical authority.
• Oversee requirements management, technical integration, and system performance across platforms.
• Mentor team, establish standards, and coordinate with senior program leaders.
• Develop workforce and staffing plans to meet program needs.
• Ensure training requirements for ongoing professional development.

Skills

Security clearance (Top Secret / SCI)

Leadership / people management

Systems engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree in related field

16 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Greenville, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering to lead a team of Systems Engineers and act as the technical authority across government and partner programs.

The role emphasizes lifecycle execution, requirements management, and engineering standards. Candidates should have TS/SCI clearance eligibility, extensive leadership experience in airborne or Lab environments, and a track record of delivering complex systems across platforms and programs;