Job OverviewJob Title: Associate Manager, Quality EngineerJob Code: 38753Job Location: Washington DCJob Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday offJob DescriptionWorking at Trenchant means working alongside the best researchers and engineers from across the security research and intelligence communities. Our tight-knit interdisciplinary teams generate thoughtful capability designs and incremental feature releases that reliably deliver world-class computer security products into operational environments. Our business unit offers an exceptional value-proposition for individuals looking to make an impact.Essential FunctionsDesign and execute testing strategies for Android and iOS applications and firmware across a wide range of devices (phones, tablets, legacy hardware)Continuously evolve test profiles to reflect real-world usage across geographies and network conditionsDesign, build, and maintain a curated collection of testing hardware and firmware representing diverse Android devices (phones, tablets, and legacy systems)Develop and implement a strategic approach to device selection, prioritizing based on market relevance, customer needs, and risk assessmentEngineering Teams: Work closely with development teams to establish effective testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality gatesDrive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologiesDevelop and scale automated testing frameworks for mobile and distributed systemsIntegrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, high-confidence releasesEstablish best practices for validation & verification (V&V) across teamsCreate and maintain comprehensive testing profiles that align with modern internet-adjacent services and online connectivity requirementsIdentify, document, and track defects through resolutionConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for device compatibility issuesAbility to obtain and maintain security clearanceQualificationsBachelor's Degree with a 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experiencePreferred Additional SkillsSupervised a team of professionals or lower-level supervisors, assigning work, providing direction, and reviewing performance to achieve near-term operational goalsContributed to people decisions within the team, including hiring, promotions, performance management, compensation, and other employee-related actionsCommunicated with internal and external stakeholders, including customers or vendors, to explain policies, processes, and practices and gain cooperationDrove moderate to substantial process, system, solution, or product improvements, solving complex problems through analysis, investigation, and experience-based judgmentSet team goals and objectives that directly affected short-term department results, applying technical or professional expertise typically backed by a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalentEstablish centralized testing operations with distributed capabilities across multiple geographical regionsPartner with Customer Engineering to identify and prioritize device testing requirements based on customer deployment environments and use casesCollaborate with IT on testing infrastructure needs, improvements, and scalability requirements to support distributed testing operationsDevelop and manage testing budgets, including hardware procurement, infrastructure costs, and resource allocation with FinanceSalary & BenefitsIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C is $96,500 - $178,000. 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.Security ClearancePlease 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerL3Harris 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr