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Senior Manager, Systems Engineering – Networks

Plano, Texas, Greenville, Texas, Rockwall, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Senior Manager will be responsible for strategic oversight, mentoring, SIOP planning and other challenges associated with managing a large and diverse group of Network Engineers. A senior manager brings not only extensive experience in managing large teams, but also a strategic vision to align the staffing capabilities and training with overarching business goals.  The senior manager has the experience needed to implement best practices and streamlined processes. Their leadership will not only enhance the efficiency of our Systems Engineering operations but also foster a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring the team's adaptability to accomplish and lead the diverse technical challenges presented.

Essential Functions:

  • Forecast Systems Engineering Manpower needs based on Program and Potential demand forecast.
  • Determine hiring needs and conduct searches to onboard needed System Engineers.
  • Facilitate effective interaction between project engineers, program management and customers.
  • Support proposal development activities including labor estimation (BOE creation and review) and technical response development.
  • Establish training requirements for continued professional development of the team to meet business goals.
  • Up to 10% travel, may change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Physics, etc.) and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated Senior Manager or Lead Experience in Systems Engineering with a strong emphasis on Networking.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Network Security policies and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience providing directions for Networking Engineering team members, which includes identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement.
  • Demonstrated ability engaging with internal/external stakeholders at various levels including executive leadership.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active DoW Secret/TOP SECRET/SCI.
  • Analysis of detailed hardware and software specifications for systems, subsystems, and key components experience.
  • Leadership - Task or IPT Leader and/or Functional Management.
  • Entire Program/Engineering Life Cycle Phases and Activities experience.
  • IRAD and Technical Baseline development/management experience.
  • Requirements Management experience.
  • Proposal Development experience.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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