Software Engineering Manager

Salary: $148,000 - 205,000 per year Requirements: We require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance, along with any additional clearances as needed. We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, plus at least 12 years of relevant experience. We will also consider a masters degree with at least 10 years of related experience, or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. We need broad management and leadership capability to guide cross-functional project teams and operate across functions. We require experience recruiting and hiring technical talent. We require experience developing technical and cost-volume inputs for proposals. We require experience as a Cost Account Manager using EVMS and supporting the program execution lifecycle. We require the ability to travel up to 10%. Preferred: experience in Agile development, with Scrum certification or equivalent exposure. Preferred: experience leading proposal development and Basis of Estimate creation. Preferred: background in real-time embedded software, information assurance, video communications, embedded interfaces such as I2C, RS232, CAN, or Ethernet, and safety-critical systems. Preferred: experience with DevOps processes, tools, and procedures. Responsibilities: We lead the software design and development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, specifications, design, implementation, and delivery. We drive efficient engineering practices, establish software development standards, and conduct code and design reviews. We work closely with software, electrical, systems engineering, and chief engineering leaders to optimize assignments and support effective product development. We identify and implement development processes that improve team productivity and performance. We mentor, coach, and guide team members in career growth and development opportunities. We contribute directly to project development work when needed. We perform engineer performance evaluations. We manage the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process for new software engineers. We contribute to proposal cost estimating and Basis of Estimate efforts. We oversee manpower allocation within a matrix organization. Technologies: DevOps Embedded Ethernet Support Matrix Security More: We are L3Harris, a trusted disruptor in defense technology, delivering end-to-end solutions across the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in support of national security. This role is based in Northampton, Massachusetts, where you will join a collaborative, innovative team working on imaging systems that are critical to national defense. We offer an inclusive and engaging environment focused on growth, excellence, and work-life success, along with a competitive salary range of $148,000 to $205,000 and benefits including health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, education support, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintain a drug-free workplace, and use pre-employment screening where permitted by law. last updated 33 week of 2026