Senior Manager, Software Engineering 1

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Software Engineering Job Code: 42050 Job Location: Rochester NY or 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: L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager (Level 6). The ideal candidate will manage a team of software engineers providing architecture and development of next-generation radio application software. This role blends advanced embedded systems engineering with cutting-edge AI-driven development practices along with Engineering Manager Duties. Candidate must Influence architectural decisions that balance immediate program needs with future scalability, Champion the adoption of next-generation AI tools across the engineering organization and Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to executive leadership on complex engineering challenges Essential Functions: Architecture Oversight : High-level technical judgment to evaluate system reliability, scalability, security, and long-term technical debt. Technical Leadership : Ability to guide engineering best practices, influence technical strategies, and offer constructive feedback on design docs. Risk Management : Experience managing operational risks, and incident response structures for large-scale platforms. Decision-Making : Balance engineering excellence with business speed, knowing when to push for a release versus when to refactor Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience Preferred Additional Skills: Architectural Acumen : Ability to evaluate high-level system design, scalable architecture, and technical risk. Modern Engineering Practices : Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps lifecycles, automated testing frameworks, and security best practices. Technical Decision-Making : Capability to broker consensus on major technology choices and settle technical deadlocks between senior individual contributors In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York and Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $140,500 to $261,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-RK2