Director, Software & Networking Engineering

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Management, Business Development, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Communications Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Content Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Engineering, Earned Value Management (EVM), Electrical Engineering, Embedded Hardware, Engineering, Engineering Management, English Language, Facebook, Leadership, LinkedIn, Management Strategy, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Metrics, Microcontroller, Modems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, Open Source, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Power Engineering, PowerPC Processor, Product Management, Product Programs, Programming Tools, Project Engineering, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, SALT (Speech Application Language Tags), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Engineering, Spanish Language, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, Twitter, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Wireless Communications, YouTube, x86 Processors
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Director, Software & Networking Engineering at L3Harris Technologies

We have been made aware of a fraudulent email originating from a "joinus-l3harris" or "viazohorecruit" domain. These are not legitimate L3Harris contacts. Fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is normally carried out through fake websites, job postings, chat applications or email accounts claiming to be from L3Harris. Please review the L3Harris Recruitment Fraud Awareness Message for additional information.

Step Forward With Us

Search Jobs

Keyword Search

City, State, or ZIP

Search radius Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles

Go

Job Match

L3Harris Recruitment Fraud Awareness Message

L3Harris Recruitment

Fraud Awareness Message

Fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is normally carried out through fake websites, job postings, chat applications, or email accounts claiming to be from L3Harris. To help spot these scams, remember that during our formal recruitment process, L3Harris will NOT (1) ask you for money; (2) offer to send you a check before doing any work; (3) require you to provide sensitive personal information early in the process or sensitive information about your previous employer; (4) send you emails from free commercial services (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail).

If you have been contacted by anyone representing themselves as being from L3Harris and are concerned about their legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at staffing@L3Harris.com .

If you believe you have been scammed, contact local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission here. L3Harris has no responsibility for fraudulent job offers and advises candidates to follow the guidance provided above.

Director, Software & Networking Engineering

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID 37373

Apply Now Save Job

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: Director, Software & Networking Engineering

Job Code: 37373

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking an Engineering Director to lead the Software and Networking Organization for the Advanced Mission Networks (AMN) and Network and Data Link Solutions (NDLS) Divisions. The Engineering Director will lead a team of 250+ engineers and managers in support of the AMN and NDLS product and program portfolio. This role will coordinate all AMN and NDLS software engineering needs and direct software engineering execution for the programs, proposals and pursuits in this portfolio. The Software Engineering Director will report to the Vice President of Engineering of the Spectrum Superiority Sector.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and manage the software engineering team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management to help build a best-in-class Engineering team
  • Direct engineering program technical, schedule and cost performance for software engineering to include proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews and oversight of key technical decisions to meet quality and customer objectives.
  • Hire, attract, retain and grow top talent, creating a cohesive culture that fosters innovation, execution, transparency and collaboration
  • Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership staff, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to jointly achieve the division objectives
  • Develop and manage software engineering budgets and resource allocation.
  • Provide mentorship and growth opportunities for engineering and management staff within the organization
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Technical training of the organization and advancement of technology through industry interaction and continued education of technical staff

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience (preferred areas of study include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering). Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
  • Active U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one. TS/SCI preferred

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Management.
  • Proven senior management experience leading multiple teams and managers.
  • Extensive Software Engineering experience, including work in the Defense industry.
  • Strong background in DoD proposals/new business pursuits and managing engineering content.
  • Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVMS), metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage engineers and executives; collaborative and trusted team leader.
  • A strong knowledge of modern software development tools, technology, processes, and techniques including AI, agile, DevSecOps, and containerization
  • Deep experience with diverse embedded hardware including microcontrollers, PowerPC, ARM, x86, and different hardware acceleration engines
  • A working knowledge of modem and wireless communication system architectures
  • Knowledge of software defined networking technologies and protocols
  • Experience managing development and products that include open source software
  • Demonstrated technical leadership on large, complex programs (e.g., project engineer or technical lead).
  • Expertise in system-level software development: requirements, analysis, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.
  • Ability to translate vision into clear priorities and navigate matrix organizations effectively.

#LI-SC3

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.

Apply Now

Share Job

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Email

Explore this Location

View the Map

Join Our Talent Community

Sign up for job alerts and be the first to know about our job openings.

Select a job category and location, then click "Add" for each saved search. Finally, click "Sign Up" to create your job alert.

Interested In

Category

Location

Add

  • Engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesRemove
  • Remove

First Name

Last Name

Street Address]$" data-val-regex-pattern="^[^<>]$" />

State/Province]$" data-val-regex-pattern="^[^<>]$" />

Zip/Postal Code]$" data-val-regex-pattern="^[^<>]$" />

Phone Number

Email address

Upload ResumeUpload Resume (Optional)Remove

Confirm Email

By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy (this content opens in new window) and consent to receive email communication from L3Harris.

Sign Up

  • Featured Job
  • Recently Viewed Jobs
  • Related Jobs
  • Saved Jobs

Featured Jobs

View All Jobs

Recently Viewed Jobs

View All Jobs

Related Jobs

  • Sr. Associate, Systems Engineer 1 Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Software Configuration Management Specialist Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Specialist, Software Engineering Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Lead, Power Supply Electrical Engineer Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah, San Diego, California, Melbourne, Florida, Carlsbad, California

View All Jobs

Saved Jobs

You have not saved any jobs.

View All Jobs

  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Settings
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Information
  • L3Harris.com

L3Harris is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Candidates needing assistance are encouraged to email requests for reasonable accommodations to AppAssistance@L3harris.com. Please include a description of your accommodation request and the following contact information: full name and the best contact number and/or preferred means to communicate with you.

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

2026 L3Harris, Inc.

About the Company

L

L3Harris Technologies Inc