Software Engineering Manager

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Software Engineering Manager in Fall River, MA (onsite) to lead and expand a software engineering team building and testing software for underwater autonomous maritime vehicles. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, planning, and program support activities.

Location and Salary

• Location: Fall River, MA (onsite)
• Salary Range: USD $135,000 to $250,500 per year
• Pay note (Transparency): This range is not a guarantee of compensation. Final offer may vary based on experience and geographic location.

Role Summary

As Software Engineering Manager, you will lead software design and development activities, including requirements analysis, specifications, design, and implementation. You will provide technical direction, drive process improvement, and support recruitment, performance management, and engineering proposal cost estimation efforts. The team’s work includes software requirement development, test and integration, and application and embedded development using C# and C/C++ across Windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software design and development processes from requirements analysis and specifications through design, implementation, and development.
• Drive efficient engineering processes by establishing best practices and performing code and design reviews.
• Coordinate with other engineering discipline managers to support effective product development.
• Identify, establish, and maintain development processes and standards to improve productivity and performance.
• Contribute to new technologies and processes, including internal research and development (IRAD) idea submission and execution of funded IRAD and Internal Order projects.
• Define required software engineering resources, including capital, tools, and equipment.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and guidance to support career development and growth opportunities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for engineers.
• Manage recruitment interviews and the hiring process for additional software engineers.
• Participate in Engineering Proposal cost estimation and Basis of Estimate efforts.
• Manage organization manpower allocation.

Required Qualifications

• Security: US Citizen; must require and maintain a DoD clearance.
• Education and experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. A graduate degree (Master’s desired but not required) with a minimum of 10 years is also acceptable. In lieu of a degree, 16 years of prior related experience is required.
• Technical contribution: Ability to contribute independently to software requirements development, software testing and integration, and application and embedded software development using C#, C, and C++. Understanding of both Windows and Linux based development is required.
• Leadership: Demonstrated management and leadership knowledge within the job area, with comprehensive knowledge and skills in a technical or professional discipline and broad understanding of other job-function areas.
• Recruiting: Experience recruiting and hiring technical talent.
• Proposal support: Experience developing technical and cost volume inputs for proposals.
• EVMS/program execution: Experience as a Cost Account Manager utilizing EVMS and Program execution lifecycle.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10%.

Technologies

• C#
• C/C++, C
• C++
• Windows
• Linux
• EVMS
• IRAD
• Jira

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Agile development environment (highly desirable), including Scrum Team certification and/or experience with Jira.
• Experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate generation.
• Experience with DevOps processes, tools, and procedures (highly desirable).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Compliance and Additional Notes

• The salary range provided applies to California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington: $135,000 min to $250,500 max.
• Final compensation may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.