Overview

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: Senior Manager, Software Engineer Job Code: 39849 Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Technical Manager - Software, Integration & Test Engineering leads and directs a multi-discipline engineering team of approximately 20-30 engineers of various levels of experience across software development, systems integration, verification, validation, and test. This leader must possess extensive knowledge of Software Engineering, Integration and Test Engineering, and associated principles of software development, system integration, verification, validation, and test execution for complex engineering solutions. Provides technical guidance and leadership to subordinate engineers and maintains proper staffing levels and domain expertise to meet business objectives. Develops and conducts programs in accordance with program contractual requirements, company policies, priorities, and budget constraints. Contributes directly to program performance by leveraging technical expertise and experience in software solution architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, deployment, and sustainment. Leads root cause and corrective action investigations, provides independent review team perspectives, and participates in program reviews. Manages and/or develops budgets for assigned function or department, including operating requirements, training, equipment, lab/test assets, and material purchases. Provides technical oversight and assistance to other departments as required. Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, products, and test capabilities. Manages the implementation of the technical strategy for Software Engineering and Integration & Test and establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contribution to function and program results. Meets functional requirements for hiring, staffing, training, talent development, engagement, retention, and overall management of the department. Responsible for the technical execution, staffing, and oversight of all programs/projects assigned to the organizational unit. Acts as an advisor to subordinate staff members to meet schedules and resolve technical or operational problems spanning software development, system integration, lab execution, verification, and field support. Exerts influence the development of overall objectives and short-term operational plans of the organization. Frequently contacts equivalent-level managers, customer representatives, and program stakeholders concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, contractual clarifications, test readiness, system integration planning, and talent development. Works to influence others to accept the function's views or practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organization. Works with Business Development, Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Business Leadership to provide input for Strategic Planning, Research and Development Planning, test infrastructure planning, and Inter-Corporation Resource Sharing. Stays abreast of state-of-the-art technology; identif