Manager, Software Engineer

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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: Manager, Software Engineering
Job Code: 46244 Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, Onsite
Job Schedule: 9/80-employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

L3Harris is looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader for our software team. This position is responsible for performing to contract requirements, cost, and schedule while achieving functional and business objectives throughout the development lifecycle. This position will manage a team of about 15 software engineers. This team is responsible for software solutions for all branches of the military as well as the intelligence community. Your work will contribute directly to the security of our nation. This position also requires proven leadership skills and experience with responsibility over software engineering and communications technology.

Essential Functions:

• Executing 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• A strong background in software development.
• Knowledge of various waveforms and wireless communications
• Open-source Linux development
• Candidate must have a proven record of successfully leading large project planning and development activities.
• Candidate must have significant experience in bidding new technical work and related activities.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate, including demonstrated presentation skills.
• Candidate must have excellent analytical skills to evaluate data, fiscal or technical, from which decisions are made, and a demonstrated ability to build consensus cross functionally.
• Candidate must possess excellent mentoring skills.
• Candidate must be able to handle stressful situations while dealing professionally with all aspects of the situation and organization.
• Candidate must have a demonstrated history of embracing change and continually pushing for organizational improvement.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in C++ and demonstrable knowledge of modern object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets utilizing an RTOS (Real-Time Operating System).
• Advanced knowledge of signal processing, control systems theory, or networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, IPSec, DDS, SNMP, etc.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Solid presentation and writing skills
• Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community.
• Active U.S. security clearance

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