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Senior Principal, Strategy Development

San Diego, California; Palm Bay, Florida; Londonderry, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; Nashville, Tennessee; Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

We are seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships with deep technical expertise and exceptional strategic acumen to drive high-value partnerships across our Communications and Spectrum Dominance portfolio. In this role, the candidate will identify, negotiate, and execute complex external collaborations that directly expand our market share and advance our technological capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical familiarity with defense systems, specifically tactical radios, night vision devices, datalinks, protected waveforms, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) passive sensing devices. They will serve as the primary bridge between our internal Engineering and Business Development teams, and key external industry partners to accelerate the deployment of next-generation mission solutions.

Essential Functions:

  • Build strategic alliances with key industry partners
  • Help shape technology roadmaps to align with future customer needs
  • Work with Engineering to draft solutions that expand our market share and advance our technological capabilities
  • Create and maintain a framework to gate potential industry partnerships
  • Brief the Segment staff, to include the Segment President, on potential new partnerships as well as update them on existing partnerships
  • Work with Strategy to outline partnerships as part of our strategic plans
  • Act as the Segment POC for industry partnerships that cross Sectors
  • Ability to travel 25%-50%
  • Ability to obtain a US Security clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with 15 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 13 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Understanding of the aerospace and defense landscape, to include potential industry partners and competitors is a must
  • Strong technical and strategic acumen required
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint for executive level communication
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with tactical radios, night vision devices, datalinks, protected waveforms, electronic warfare, counter-UAS, and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) passive sensing devices preferred
  • Experience utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to drive business practices is desired
  • Previous experience in an engineering or strategy role is a plus
  • Existing TS/SCI security clearance preferred

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $159,500 - $196,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $138,500 - $257,500. 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.

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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.

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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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