Manager, Software Engineer

Lead software engineering at L3Harris in Greenville, Texas, with the option to relocate to the Rockwall, TX facility. This Software Engineering Manager role supports continuous improvement, strong delivery outcomes, and team growth within a structured 9/80 schedule, where you work 9 out of every 14 days and have every other Friday off. The position also supports clear career development through mentorship, coaching, performance evaluations, and hiring to build group leadership talent.

Responsibilities

• Champion continuous improvement, process innovation, and lessons learned activities across the software development process and products
• Manage software development with an emphasis on cost-effective and time-efficient execution
• Maintain accountability for Cost and Schedule performance to both L3Harris internal and external customers across Programs and IRAD
• Coordinate and provide senior review and approval for bid and proposal efforts
• Manage relationships with external hardware and software vendors
• Participate in technical and programmatic customer discussions to ensure expectations are understood and managed
• Support new business pursuits by strengthening cross-functional relationships with Business Development and across Business Areas
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance, motivating team members around career development and opportunities for growth
• Conduct performance evaluations of engineers
• Oversee recruitment including interviews and hiring of qualified staff
• Support technical training and continued advancement of state-of-the-art technology through appropriate industry interaction and ongoing education
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic plans and technology development roadmaps

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
• Strong background in software development
• Proven record leading large project planning and development activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, including demonstrated presentation skills
• Capability to handle stressful situations professionally across all aspects of the situation and organization
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Location and Schedule

Onsite in Greenville, TX (possibility to relocate to the Rockwall, TX facility). Work schedule is 9/80: employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience working within an Agile development environment (Scrum Team certification and/or experience is highly desirable)
• Experience with software automated test tools and frameworks
• Experience with DevOps process, tools, and procedures
• Experience in bidding technical work and related activities
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate fiscal or technical data used to make decisions, plus demonstrated ability to build consensus cross-functionally
• Demonstrated history of embracing change and pushing for organizational improvement
• Previous professional experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or intelligence community
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance