Sr. Manager, Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Londonderry, NH, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team developing software and firmware for next-generation night vision and weapon-mounted systems.

This senior leader will partner with software, firmware, and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet rigorous performance standards. The role emphasizes strategic direction, talent development, and a culture of innovation, with responsibilities spanning requirements analysis, design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in Software Engineering Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of experienced software, firmware, and configuration management engineers.
• Build an environment centered on trust, transparency, emotional intelligence, and continuous feedback.
• Strengthening organizational capabilities through workforce planning, staffing strategies, and employee development initiatives.
• Guide full lifecycle software development including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Partner collaboratively across engineering disciplines to evaluate system interfaces and performance requirements.
• Provide oversight on estimating, scoping, and validating engineering work to meet commitments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including customers and senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes and methodologies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Agile software development

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

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: Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Job Code: 43204

Job Location: Londonderry, NH (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The Senior Manager, Software Engineering is a mission-focused technical leader responsible for driving the development of software and firmware solutions that enable the next generation of integrated night vision and weapon mounted systems. In this role, you will lead a team of high-performing engineers whose work directly supports and protects the warfighter.

This leader combines technical expertise with strong emotional intelligence and a talent for organizational development, fostering an environment where individuals grow, innovation thrives, and complex engineering challenges are addressed with focus and purpose. As a key partner to senior engineering leadership, you will influence technical strategy, promote innovation, and ensure cross-functional alignment across software, firmware, configuration management, and hardware teams. This is a unique opportunity to lead highly skilled engineers working on systems that matter—delivering operationally relevant software that meets rigorous performance standards, integrates seamlessly with advanced hardware solutions, and supports critical missions in dynamic environments.

Essential Functions

• Lead and develop a team of experienced software, firmware, and configuration management engineers.
• Build an environment centered on trust, transparency, emotional intelligence, and continuous feedback.
• Strengthening organizational capabilities through workforce planning, staffing strategies, and employee development initiatives.
• Guide full lifecycle software development including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Partner collaboratively across engineering disciplines to evaluate system interfaces and performance requirements.
• Provide oversight on estimating, scoping, and validating engineering work to meet commitments.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including customers and senior leadership.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes and methodologies.
• Recommend operational plans and oversee implementation to achieve functional goals with short-to mid-term impact.
• Develop people and foster inclusive, collaborative environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and diverse partners.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience in Software Engineering Management.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience managing engineering execution within technical, cost, and schedule constraints.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Deep knowledge of Agile Software Development frameworks and methodologies with certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM).
• Expertise in software or firmware engineering with broad technical knowledge.
• Experience supporting military, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Background in systems engineering or hardware-software integration.
• Experience building and leading psychologically safe engineering cultures.
• Familiarity with configuration management best practices and standards.
• Ability to gain and maintain security clearance, if required in future.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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