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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Port Gibson, NY, United States - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $218,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), QNX (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Software Defined Radio - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-77AC5D9847465BBA18/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: * Experience developing software in C/C++, Java, and Python. * Experience with DevOps practices and tools * Experience managing teams of software engineers and leading technical projects to complete complex programs. * Experience with Agile software development and the software development lifecycle. * Comprehensive knowledge of Embedded software development on software defined radio platforms. * Experience with Real Time operating systems (eg VxWorks RTOS, Linux, QNX) * Experience in delivering fully integrated systems (hardware, firmware, software) in a DoD environment. * Experience integrating software with hardware. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills ## Description * Establish short-term operational plans and manage execution of software development activities to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, quality, and program objectives. * Develop workforce and staffing plans to balance resources across priorities and sustain near-term business goals. * Support new business pursuits and opportunities through proposal inputs, scope definition, risk identification, and software effort estimation. * Provide inputs and recommend tactical approaches to the product line based on program needs, technical execution, and team capacity. * Lead and direct experienced professionals and lower-level technical leaders, providing coaching, performance feedback, mentorship, and career development. * Lead teams through the complete software development lifecycle and release execution, utilizing best practices and adhering to company-defined processes. * Collaborate across engineering, test, manufacturing, product, and program teams to resolve issues, improve execution, and deliver program commitments. * Analyze complex technical and organizational problems, identify root causes, and implement significant improvements to processes, systems, or products. * Communicate technical direction, plans, and status within and outside the organization to influence changes in practices, approaches, and priorities. * Present program and engineering status to functional and program leadership and drive decisions needed to achieve near-term operational results. * Provide input on hiring, performance management, succession planning, and employee development for the software engineering organization. * Candidates must be able to obtain a US security clearance., 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. 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