Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager)

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: Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) Job Code: 35574 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL or Fort Wayne, IN Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager leads and directs experienced professionals working across multiple programs in the design of space structures, Comms equipment and final Spacecraft deck layout to host multiple types of payloads in support of critical missions. The Space Vehicle Design Technical manager will lead portfolio execution and workforce development through hiring, staffing, career and talent development, and positive engagement initiatives. They will manage the implementation of technical strategies and recommend operational plans that directly impact execution across their area of focus and the projects their teams support. Essential Functions: Provide functional management for 20-40 engineers with Space Vehicle level Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design and Analysis responsibilities Provide design engineering staffing and labor planning for programs, pursuits, and internal projects supporting RF-based space payloads and systems as well as fully integrated Space Vehicles carrying different types of payloads. Lead training, talent development, engagement, retention, and overall management of the workforce, and provide coaching and leadership development for a direct staff of individual contributors Meet program execution plans by working with your teams deployed across projects Support pursuits and proposals in the business, including review/approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed. Ability to obtain government clearance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. Experience directly managing employees in an integrated engineering organization. Experience with Mechanical and/or Electrical System Design Preferred Additional Skills: Active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred. Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-site project teams or manage across the function. Typically has mastery within a specific technical area or broad expertise across multiple related job areas. Experience in Engineering leadership capacity (Supervisor, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Project Engineer, Cost Account Manager). Experience providing staffing for programs, pursuits, and internal efforts Ability to coach, mentor and build relationships with internal and external organizations. 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. 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.