Level 3 Communications, Inc

Manager, Software Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$120K — $145K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with 9 years of experience or a Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience, or 13 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense or government clients.
  • Strong management and leadership skills in software engineering.
  • Familiarity with Agile development, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and modern software tools.
  • Experience with proposals, resource forecasting, and strategic staffing.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (TS//SCI).

Responsibilities

  • Lead a software engineering team of 6 to 14 members in all phases of product development.
  • Establish team priorities and allocate resources effectively.
  • Provide leadership through hiring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
  • Manage risk, staffing, and technical challenges throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering processes and standards.
  • Execute Control Account Manager responsibilities, monitoring project progress and ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with a 9/80 arrangement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
  • Working in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Software Engineering (Linux Cyber Security)

Job Code: 43364

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a dedicated Software Engineering Manager to join our innovative technology team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing software solutions that contribute to the strategic objectives of our organization. This position involves working collaboratively within a dynamic environment to design, develop, and maintain software applications that are critical to our operations and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:
  • Manage and lead a team (6 to 14) responsible for the design, development, integration, test, and sustainment of software products.
  • Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure execution to cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
  • Provide employee leadership including hiring, coaching, performance management, and development.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and program leadership to deliver compliant, high-quality software solutions.
  • Manage risks, staffing, technical issues, and process improvement activities across the software lifecycle.
  • Ensure adherence to engineering processes, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
  • Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties on program by participating in detail planning, monitoring and providing progress status, explaining variances, and ensuring the team delivers first time quality deliverables within budget and schedule.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree(Computer Science or Software Engineering) and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, aerospace, or other government customers.
  • Requires management and leadership knowledge in job area.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methods, DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software toolchains.
  • Experience supporting proposals, basis of estimates, strategic staffing, and resource forecasting.
  • Be able to obtain and keep a security clearance., i.e., a TS//SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Knowledge of Windows and UNIX based platforms (examples CENTOS/ROCKY/RHEL 8)
  • Familiarity with software patterns and modern design methodology (UML)
  • Proficient at JavaFX/Java, C#, C++ or another programming language
  • Knowledge of software control mechanisms (examples BitBucket, Git)
  • Knowledge of task/problem tracking systems (example JIRA)
  • Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (examples Jenkins, GitHub).
  • Experience with NIST 800-53 standards and cross domain solutions.
  • Expert at Linux cyber security practices, notably in SELinux (MAC) and other areas (DAC configuration, auditing, integrity monitoring (fapolicyd), iptables, systemd services (e.g., seccomp).

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