Software Engineering Lead & People Manager

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Associate Manager of Software Engineering to lead a ~15-person software team delivering solutions for military and intelligence users. You will oversee development across lifecycle stages, aligning cost, schedule, and technical objectives with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, advanced C++ techniques, RTOS-based embedded work, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic technology roadmaps and IRAD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute software development in a cost-effective and time efficient manner.
• Reports directly to a Sr. Manager in the Software organization.
• Accountability to both L3H internal and external customers for Cost and Schedule performance on Programs, IRaDs, and Internal Orders.
• Management of Engineering Overhead funds and efforts with a focus on contributions to the Direct Labor Base.
• Coordination and senior review of bid and proposal efforts for all related technology design and development efforts.
• Manage relationships with external hardware and software vendors.
• Participation in technical and programmatic discussions with customers ensuring that expectations of all are understood and managed.
• Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross-functional relationships in New Business Development and across Business Areas.
• Mentor and motivate staff and engineers in a professional Engineering environment and grow group leadership talent.
• Hiring qualified staff
• Technical training of qualified staff members and advancement of state-of-the-art technology through appropriate industry interaction and continued education of technical staff.
• Contribute to development of new and innovative technologies and processes, including idea submission for internal research and development (IRAD) investments and execution of funded IRAD and Internal Order projects.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic plans and technology development roadmaps for Networking.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Skills

C++ Proficiency

Embedded RTOS

Signal Processing

Networking Basics

DoD Experience

Leadership

Education

BS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

MS considered a plus

Tools

Linux Development

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Associate Manager of Software Engineering to lead a ~15-person software team delivering solutions for military and intelligence users. You will oversee development across lifecycle stages, aligning cost, schedule, and technical objectives with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, advanced C++ techniques, RTOS-based embedded work, and cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic technology roadmaps and IRAD initiatives.