Manager, Software Engineer (minimum $10K Sign-On Bonus)

L3Harris•Camden, NJ

7h•$135,000 - $250,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of software developers focused on embedded applications. This frontline leadership role guides engineering development efforts, including planning, research and development, and program execution in support of projects, pursuits, and programs. The manager also leads workforce and resource planning, recruiting, training, talent development, employee engagement, and retention, aligning staffing, technical execution, and team capabilities with changing program and business needs. The role involves regular communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors, and requires sound judgment, strong communication, and briefings to senior leaders. The manager directs day-to-day team activities, leads software design and development, and supports delivery against technical, cost, and schedule objectives. The role also establishes development practices and standards, reviews code and designs, mentors team members, develops and assesses performance goals, participates in recruitment and proposal efforts, and manages matrixed manpower allocation. The successful candidate may contribute to project development as needed. The position is based onsite at the L3Harris Camden Waterfront Campus in Camden, New Jersey. The schedule is 9-80: employees work nine days in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. The salary range is $135,000–$250,500. A minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus is indicated in the job title.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering and at least 9 years of experience in an engineering development environment; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of related experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading and managing engineering personnel.
At least 6 years of experience in a software development environment.
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to engage leadership on matters relevant to the function or business area.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
Experience developing technical and cost volume inputs for proposals.
Experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS and program execution lifecycle practices.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Scrum team certification and/or experience.
Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate generation.
Development experience in real-time embedded software, Information Assurance, video communications, embedded interfaces (I2C, RS232, CAN, Ethernet), or safety-critical systems.
Experience with encryption and authorization military standards, product certification, and design patterns.
Experience with Basis of Estimate preparation and Risk Registry development.
Experience with DevOps processes, tools, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct day-to-day activities of the Software Engineering team and coordinate individual work assignments.
Lead software engineering design and development efforts, managing technical scope and delivering to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
Guide software development and delivery for embedded and other applications, driving process efficiency and rigor, creating best practices, and performing code and design reviews.
Collaborate with software managers, Electrical and Systems Engineering managers, and the Program Chief Engineering team to optimize engineering assignments and support effective product development.
Identify and establish development processes and standards to enhance team productivity and performance.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance on career development and growth opportunities.
Contribute to project development as required.
Develop individual performance goals and team key results, monitor and measure performance, and prepare and deliver formal performance assessments.
Recruit and hire as business needs require.
Participate in engineering proposal efforts, including cost estimation and Basis of Estimate development.
Manage matrix organization manpower allocation.
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and vendors, and provide briefings to senior leaders.
Lead workforce and resource planning, training, talent development, employee engagement, and retention.