Manager Software Engineering

L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

L3

Harris 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.

Manager, Software Engineering

33738

Nashville, TN

9/80

Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance

The Software Engineering Manager (EM) at L3

Harris Force

X is a pivotal role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical expertise to lead a cross‑functional engineering team. The EM is responsible for managing a team of approximately 15 engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of products, programs, and engineering initiatives.

This role involves recruiting and developing high‑quality talent, maintaining high technical standards, and ensuring projects are staffed and executed within budget constraints. The EM will track project health using lifecycle tools, review work products, and provide regular performance feedback.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the EM is expected to be a working manager, contributing directly to engineering tasks and projects alongside the team. This includes, but is not limited to, hands‑on involvement in software development, testing, and problem‑solving to ensure technical standards are met and maintained.

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, as the EM will build and maintain relationships with peers, stakeholders, and direct reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering management, knowledge of Agile processes, and the ability to adapt to emerging technologies. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required, with advanced degrees and relevant industry experience preferred.

The ability to obtain a security clearance is also necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant degree and a minimum of 9 years relevant and work experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a formal management role leading diverse groups of technical resources.
• Extensive experience in engineering roles with a focus on leadership and management.
• Experience recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and hiring high‑quality talent.
• Demonstrated success in leading high‑performing engineering teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of Agile process and principles supporting iterative design, development, and test.
• Strong understanding of software development and test principles, practices, and processes.
• Experience working with both existing and emerging technologies.

• Advanced knowledge of relevant technologies and software development methodologies.
• Ability to implement short‑ and long‑term strategic engineering initiatives to ensure organizational goals are met.
• Expert ability to use judgment and logic in decision‑making, considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Proficiency in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks.
• Capability to ensure technical standards are met across multiple engineering functions.
• Ability to contribute directly to engineering tasks and projects as a working manager.
• Experience with lifecycle tool chains such as Digital.ai Agility, Spira Test, Jama, and others.

• Proven leadership experience in managing and guiding engineering teams.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution.
• Skills in developing growth plans, talent development,…