Software Engineering Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead embedded software development and manage a team of engineers. The role requires extensive experience in embedded software development, strong knowledge of C++/C, and the ability to oversee the complete software development lifecycle. Candidates should have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This is an exciting opportunity in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with great career advancement potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 3+ years in a software management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimation, planning, and execution of software through the complete SDLC.
• Work closely with Project Engineers to ensure project staffing.
• Design, document, develop, and test highly reusable software.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++/C development

Software management

Object-oriented design

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineering Manager

Advance your career in a fast‑paced company with hands‑on design opportunities that become production reality. L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of laser, night vision, and electro‑optic devices, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager. As a member of our fast‑paced, product‑development team you will provide software engineering leadership and hands‑on technical expertise to support the development of embedded software for military systems.

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will contribute directly to the design and development of embedded software as well as manage a team of expert embedded software engineers. In this role you will be responsible for the complete software development lifecycle, leading software development of complex projects from defining software requirements through release to production. You will be a key contributor in defining the software architecture and designing for efficiency and reuse. You will lead the team in best practices, staff to meet project needs, conduct performance evaluations and support career development. This role requires an energetic and motivated individual with strong communication, organization, and technical skills who works well in a multi‑disciplinary team.

Essential Functions

• Lead the estimation, planning, and execution of software through complete SDLC.
• Work closely with Project Engineers to ensure projects are staffed to meet plan.
• Execute software development using both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Design, document, develop, and test highly reusable software.
• Understand customer and system requirements and translate into software requirements.
• Lead and participate in software design and code reviews.
• Participate in integration, debug, and test of software and hardware.
• Establish software development best practices to maximize quality and productivity.
• Recruit and staff appropriate skillsets to meet forecasted business needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development.
• Support proposals with concept designs and estimates.
• Support, train, and/or mentor other team members in best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• 3+ years in a software management role.
• Expert in C++/C development for embedded Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience in object‑oriented design and development of embedded applications.

Preferred Additional Skills

• BS/MS degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux applications.
• Proficient at distilling system requirements into software requirements.
• Proficient at software design methodologies (e.g., UML).
• Proficient with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Knowledge of multi‑threaded development and interrupt servicing.
• Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g., USB, I2C, SPI, UART etc.).
• Knowledge of networking (e.g., TCP/IP), wireless, and Ethernet protocols.
• Experience designing embedded products for Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP).
• Proficient with Git and Jira.
• Experience developing applications for mobile platforms.
• Experience with Jenkins and DevSecOps tool chains.
• Proficient with electrical schematics and circuits.
• Experience with ELM/DOORS Requirements Management.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance