Director, Engineering Management (Segment Engineering Performance)

About L3Harris

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.

Position Details

• Job Title: Director, Engineering Management (Segment Engineering Performance)
• Job Code: 36000
• Locations: Palm Bay, FL; Fort Wayne, IN; Rochester, NY; Camden, NJ; Greenville, TX; Herndon, VA
• Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
• Relocation: Assistance available for qualified applicants

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an Engineering Management Director to lead Segment engineering performance cross‑sector strategy and engineering discipline metrics for the Space & Mission Systems (SMS) segment. Reporting to the Sr. Director of SMS Engineering Operations and Performance, this leader will partner with segment discipline leaders and sector functional leads to drive engineering performance through program metrics, discipline metrics, and process‑improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep engineering execution expertise who understands the program lifecycle process, leading‑indicator program metrics, and discipline productivity indices to drive engineering performance. This individual will excel at identifying and implementing initiatives that improve productivity and efficiency, ensuring that engineering processes are continuously optimized and aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Performance Metrics & Analytics: Establish and oversee the KPIs that define engineering health, productivity, and quality.
• Process Improvement: Coordinate cross‑sector engineering process improvement initiatives and best practices that increase segment‑wide capability and efficiency.
• Gate Rigor & Governance: Standardize and improve the technical review process (gate rigor) to ensure project milestones are met with high integrity and technical excellence.
• Technical Health Module: Own the Engineering Technical Health Module roadmap for implementation in the Corporate Program Digital Cockpit.
• Command Media Transformation: Modernize and manage the organization’s “Command Media” (policies, procedures, and standards), ensuring they are intuitive, digital‑forward, and promote agility.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Lead high‑visibility, cross‑functional initiatives that fall outside traditional product lanes, such as organizational restructuring or large‑scale digital transformations.

Qualifications (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with a minimum of 15 years of related experience or Graduate degree with a minimum of 13 years or In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of related experience.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 8+ years leading and developing engineering teams across multiple programs or sectors.
• 8+ years leading large DoD programs with significant engineering development.
• 5+ years developing engineering team strategies and leading with influence.
• 5+ years executing improvement initiatives that drive successful engineering performance.
• Prior or current professional experience implementing complex organizational processes.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Expertise in engineering analytics, cost estimation models, and performance dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, or custom SQL‑based tools).
• Advanced degree: MBA or Master’s in Engineering Management.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical performance data into a narrative for executive‑level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to rapidly establish credibility and trust with senior technical and business leaders.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale cultural or procedural shifts within a technical workforce (Change Management).
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and lifecycle cost analysis (Financial Acumen).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or similar process‑improvement methodology.
• Track record of successfully navigating complex organizational dynamics and building cross‑functional partnerships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills with a history of influencing across organizations.

Salary Range

• California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C., Denver, NYC areas: $184,000 – $341,500
• Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Vermont: $160,000 – $297,000

Final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company‑paid holidays

Benefits may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.