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L3Harris Technologies - Mason, OH

Full-time - Manager

Mason, OH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

We are seeking a dynamic Logic Manager to join our L3Harris team in Mason, Ohio, and be a team lead for our Logic Engineering Team. As one of three Logic Engineering Managers, you will have the unique opportunity to work on leading edge products across the Space & Sensors Division, including infrared sensors, and space avionics and communication. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Department Manager and is focused on leading an experienced team of 7-12 Logic Engineers in support of new business pursuits, special projects, process improvements, internal research & development (IR&D), and development and production programs. The successful candidate will be able to effectively switch between tactical and strategic planning, be able to translate strategy or business goals into actionable steps and drive the team towards the flawless execution of our programs. You will be responsible for keeping our logic engineering discipline as a world-class team that can deliver scalable, repeatable, and quality results on multiple simultaneous programs. This person will provide coaching and technical development for the direct reports and collaborate with other logic managers to promote a "one team" environment. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining an environment of highly collaborative logic teams, and will own the talent acquisition, resource management, risk management, proposal development, and development of training programs. Expected to allocate approximately 25% of time to management responsibilities and 75% of time to technical responsibilities on a weekly basis. Management responsibilities include administration and management of the Logic Engineering Team, meeting functional requirements of staffing, training, talent development, engagement, and retention. You will manage Logic Engineering resource management and planning, provide staff for programs, pursuits, and internal efforts (IR&D, Special Projects, etc.), and support pursuits and proposals, including review/approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs). You will also be responsible for Logic Team Engineering-specific People, Process, and Tool Development, advancing the Space & Sensors engineering technologies and processes to ensure tools, processes, and staff are competitive and applicable to meet business needs. Career development of employees is crucial, and you will proactively mentor, coach, assist, and/or provide additional help to engineers in the analysis, design, build, integration, test, validation, verification, documentation, and/or maintenance of products. On the technical side, you will manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. You will communicate within and outside of the logic group to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches. Providing input into new products/processes and implementing operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results will be part of your role. You will also provide both technical leadership and direct technical development contributions to various space and sensors programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Logic Engineering Team, ensuring effective staffing, training, and talent development.
• Oversee Logic Engineering resource management and planning, providing staff for programs and internal efforts.
• Support business pursuits and proposals, including review and approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Advance engineering technologies and processes to ensure competitiveness and applicability to business needs.
• Mentor and coach engineers in various aspects of product development, including analysis, design, integration, and testing.
• Manage large, complex project initiatives with minimal oversight, influencing changes to practices and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of prior related experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 10 years with a Graduate Degree, or 16 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of program experience working in a Logic Engineering role.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated 'One Team' collaboration and team building mindset with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work well within and outside of the organization.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Experience in DoD and/or Space programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
• Prior leadership experience in roles such as Supervisor/Manager, Engineering Manager, Program Manager, or Director.