Chief Software Engineer, Technical Manager

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title:

Chief Software Engineer, Technical Manager Job Code:

37040

Job Location:

Chantilly, VA Job Schedule:

9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris seeks a senior technical leader with a demonstrated track record managing high-performing teams delivering complex systems to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, especially in Space Domain Awareness and mission-critical software environments. The ideal candidate brings program management, systems engineering, and configuration management expertise, and pairs these with hands-on software lifecycle experience and a proven record of optimizing processes and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Functions:

Technical Leadership:

Proven technical leadership of multidisciplinary Agile teams (50+ professionals) on complex DoD/IC space domain or mission system programs

• Demonstrated ability to drive program execution including requirements selloff, roadmap planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and product delivery to exceed customer expectations

Customer Engagement:

Expertise coordinating technical, programmatic, and customer engagement across software/systems engineering, development, integration, test, and deployment for high-consequence national security missions

Domain Knowledge:

Strong experience leading teams in Space Domain Awareness or similar mission domains with direct customer briefing and stakeholder management

SAFe Agile and Release Engineering:

Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile (SAFe) practices—SAFe Agilist and SAFe Product Owner/Product Management certified

• Experience implementing DevSecOps, system integration, release management, and deployment in secure environments
• Comprehensive expertise in software configuration management, release engineering, and automation (JIRA, Git/GitLab, Jenkins, containerization)

Configuration Management:

Experience supporting all aspects of configuration management, including version control policies, CCB meetings, ERB meetings, and baselines across cloud and multi-domain environments

Software Lifecycle Engineering:

Demonstrated success improving engineering productivity, quality, and delivery through process optimization and automation

• Ability to oversee and support all phases of the software development lifecycle including system design, test, deployment, and sustainment of satellite C2 or similar government systems

Qualifications:

• Must Have an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline with a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
• Experience leading large development teams using Scrum methodology
• Experience integrating, testing, and deploying software applications to operations

Preferred Additional Skills:

• SAFe Agilist 5.1 and SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) 5.1 certifications
• Experience with Space Domain Systems
• Expertise in configuration management and version control
• Ability to implement and optimize configuration management, build/release pipelines, and automation tools (JIRA, Git, Jenkins, AWS, containerization)
• Strong program management, proposal, and technical briefing skills
• Space software mission or command and control experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with a diverse, multi-site, multi-company team
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, with substantial government customer interface experience
• Comprehensive understanding of software testing and quality assurance In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington D.

C. area is $161,500-$300,500. 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. The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close July 24, 2026. 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. 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. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .