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

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location_on2003, Rio Palma South, Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, 32903, United States

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About the Role

The Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager leads and directs experienced professionals across multiple programs, focusing on the design of space structures, communications equipment, and final spacecraft deck layouts. This role is critical for hosting various payload types to support essential missions. The manager drives portfolio execution and workforce development through strategic hiring, staffing, career planning, and talent engagement initiatives.

In this position, you will manage the implementation of technical strategies and recommend operational plans that directly impact execution across your area of focus and the projects your teams support. You will provide functional management for a team of 20-40 engineers responsible for Space Vehicle level Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design and Analysis. Additionally, you will lead training, talent development, and retention efforts, providing coaching and leadership development for a direct staff of individual contributors.

Hiring Process & Security Requirements

Many positions at L3Harris Technologies require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations 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.

Equal Opportunity & Workplace Culture

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity, 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, 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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2003, Rio Palma South, Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, 32903, United States

Melbourne, Florida

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleLead and direct experienced professionals in space structure and spacecraft deck design
  • check_circleProvide functional management for 20-40 engineers with mechanical and electrical design responsibilities
  • check_circleManage design engineering staffing and labor planning for RF-based payloads and integrated space vehicles
  • check_circleLead workforce training, talent development, engagement, and retention initiatives
  • check_circleManage implementation of technical strategies and recommend operational plans for project execution
  • check_circleSupport business pursuits by reviewing and approving technical proposals and Basis of Estimates

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's Degree with 12+ years experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or 16+ years without degree
  • verifiedExperience managing employees in integrated engineering
  • verifiedExperience with Mechanical and/or Electrical System Design
  • verifiedAbility to obtain government security clearance
  • verifiedU.S. citizenship required for security clearance

Nice to Have

Active TS/SCI security clearance. Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-site project teams or manage across the function, typically with 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.

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L3Harris Technologies

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Experience

12+ yrs (Lead)

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent

Job Type

Full-Time

Skills Required

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Skills: Mechanical Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering Design, Space Vehicle Design, RF-Based Space Payloads, Spacecraft Deck Layout, Basis Of Estimates, Ts/sci Security Clearance.

Education: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent; Graduate Degree with 10 years experience or equivalent.

Frequently asked questions about Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies

What does a Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies do?expand_more
A Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies is responsible for the following: Lead and direct experienced professionals in space structure and spacecraft deck design; Provide functional management for 20-40 engineers with mechanical and electrical design responsibilities; Manage design engineering staffing and labor planning for RF-based payloads and integrated space vehicles; and Lead workforce training, talent development, engagement, and retention initiatives.
What are the requirements for this Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) role?expand_more
L3Harris Technologies is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years experience, or Master's with 10+ years, or 16+ years without degree; Experience managing employees in integrated engineering; Experience with Mechanical and/or Electrical System Design; Ability to obtain government security clearance; and U.S. citizenship required for security clearance.
Where is the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) role at L3Harris Technologies located?expand_more
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies is based in 2003, Rio Palma South, Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida, 32903, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
L3Harris Technologies has listed this Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) role?expand_more
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) role at L3Harris Technologies?expand_more
Key skills for Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies include Mechanical Engineering Design; Electrical Engineering Design; Space Vehicle Design; RF-Based Space Payloads; Spacecraft Deck Layout; Basis Of Estimates; and Ts/sci Security Clearance.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree with 12 years experience or equivalent; and Graduate Degree with 10 years experience or equivalent.
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Senior Manager, Systems Engineering (Space Vehicle Design Technical Manager) at L3Harris Technologies is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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