Manager, Systems Engineering

L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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. 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 Manager, Systems Engineering Job Code 36229 Job Location Lynchburg, VA Job Schedule 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off. Job Description The Manager of System Solution Engineering (SSE) is the technical leader for the team and responsible for assuring viable technical solutions that are consistent with the sales capture strategy, maximize business profitability, and deliver on customer expectations. The Manager assures the team crafts high quality proposal documents and technical drawings that clearly and effectively describe the technical solutions being offered. The Manager participates in discussion and presentations with customers, consultants, vendors and other L3Harris personnel to advance projects. The Manager will work closely with Sales Leaders in the western half of the United States to prioritize team assignments and manage proposal workload across a team of SSEs. Essential Functions Understand System Engineering Processes and drive efficiencies & improvements Increase the technical accuracy of bid responses Provide benefit of real-world experiences and mentor resources on creative design solutions Drive risk analysis for technical requirements and solutions Implement strategic goals established by leadership Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans that will have measurable impact on business results Mentor and manage a team of SSEs, fostering a high-performance culture and defining technical standards Lead complex problem solving and ensure compliance with customer requirements Partner with product management, sales, and operations to translate business needs into technical solutions Ability to travel 20% Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior telecommunications systems design experience; Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills Experience in design of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems (P25, DMR, LTE, etc), IP networks, RF antenna systems, microwave systems, wireless data systems, data networking, and system configuration documentation is preferred. Experience in managing a cross-functional team virtually with geographically dispersed team members to drive system sales. Demonstrate the capacity to effectively foster team building within and beyond his/her work group. Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate strong presentation skills with the ability to present complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences. Must be able to accommodate multiple projects. Must be self-directed and willing to take initiative. Equal Opportunity 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. Security Clearance 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. E-Verify L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish. #J-18808-Ljbffr