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Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Northampton, Massachusetts; Camden, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Anaheim, California

Job ID 17438
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Title: Sr. Manager, Mechanical Engineer 

Job Code: 17438

Job Location: Northampton, MA or Philadelphia, PA or Anaheim, CA or Camden, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80

An Active US DoD Secret Security Clearance is required

Job Description:

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Mechanical Engineering team for our domestic Maritime sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering design and development for the defense industry. In addition, the candidate must have skills in project engineering and program management, team development and leadership, and executive and customer communications. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a department of mechanical engineering professionals, front line managers and subject matter experts. This includes providing technical guidance, career development, and performance management.
  • Manage utilization of staff, support workforce planning, and develop skill mix for existing and future portfolio.
  • Support an engaged workforce and drive best practices in employee engagement
  • Develop training strategy for department as a whole in conjunction with leadership, in order to support staff development and future business needs.
  • Drive functional headlight metrics in project execution, innovation and continuous improvement in engineering practices and processes. Foster a data driven approach to improvement throughout department.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies, including ITAR, EAR, and CUI data handling when applicable.
  • Drive compliance to processes and procedures, and participate in process development and improvement.
  • Foster a culture of excellence and accountability within the engineering team.
  • Participate in strategic planning and decision-making at the management level.
  • Serve as a technical expert and advisor for complex engineering issues.
  • Manage usage and adoption of engineering tools as appropriate.
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, budget constraints, and project timelines.
    • Ensure all bids within portfolio are compliant to requirements and best practices.
    • Review portfolio of programs to ensure program performance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 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
  • An Active US DoD Secret security clearance is required.
  • 5+ years experience in one or more of the following: C5ISR technology, maritime power systems, surface naval systems, or undersea vehicles/systems.
  • 5+ years in a functional management or leadership role.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale developmental engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering and product lifecycle management.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with defense industry standards and practices.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • DOD customer experience is desired 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $140,500- $260,500 for the Anaheim, CA location. 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.

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 résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, 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 proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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