Director, Software & Networking Engineering at L3Harris

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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: Director, Software & Networking Engineering Job Code: 37373Job Location:Salt Lake City, UTJob Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking an Engineering Director to lead the Software and Networking Organization for the Advanced Mission Networks (AMN) and Network and Data Link Solutions (NDLS) Divisions. The Engineering Director will lead a team of 250+ engineers and managers in support of the AMN and NDLS product and program portfolio. This role will coordinate all AMN and NDLS software engineering needs and direct software engineering execution for the programs, proposals and pursuits in this portfolio. The Software Engineering Director will report to the Vice President of Engineering of the Spectrum Superiority Sector.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage the software engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management to help build a best-in-class Engineering team
• Direct engineering program technical, schedule and cost performance for software engineering to include proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews and oversight of key technical decisions to meet quality and customer objectives.
• Hire, attract, retain and grow top talent, creating a cohesive culture that fosters innovation, execution, transparency and collaboration
• Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership staff, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to jointly achieve the division objectives
• Develop and manage software engineering budgets and resource allocation.
• Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for engineering and management staff within the organization
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Technical training of the organization and advancement of technology through industry interaction and continued education of technical staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience (preferred areas of study include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering). Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one. TS/SCI preferred

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Management.
• Proven senior management experience leading multiple teams and managers.
• Extensive Software Engineering experience, including work in the Defense industry.
• Strong background in DoD proposals/new business pursuits and managing engineering content.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVMS), metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage engineers and executives; collaborative and trusted team leader.
• A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques including AI, agile, Dev Sec Ops, and containerization
• Deep experience with diverse embedded hardware including microcontrollers, PowerPC, ARM, x86, and different hardware acceleration engines
• A working knowledge of modem and wireless communication system architectures
• Knowledge of software defined networking technologies and protocols
• Experience managing development and products that include open source software
• Demonstrated technical leadership on large, complex programs (e.g., project engineer or technical lead).
• Expertise in system-level software development: requirements, analysis, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.
• Ability to translate vision into clear priorities and navigate matrix organizations effectively.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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