Sr. Manager Technical Engineering (Ground Based Space Systems)

Job Title: SDA Architecture & C2 Technical Manager

Job Code:40315

Job Location:Colorado Springs CO

Schedule:9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

The SDA Architecture & C2 Technical Manager leads and directs experienced engineering professionals supporting the development integration and operation of ground-based space systems. The candidate will lead portfolio execution and workforce development across system architecture integration test and operational deployment activities. The role includes hiring staffing career and talent development and fostering a positive collaborative and highperforming engineering culture. The candidate will manage the implementation of technical strategies and recommend operational plans that directly impact execution across their area of focus and the programs their teams support.

Essential Functions:

• Provide functional management for 1525 engineers supporting architecture development systems engineering integration test and operations for space-ground systems.
• Provide engineering staffing and labor planning for programs pursuits and internal projects related to mission control satellite operations data processing and command and control (C2) capabilities.
• Lead training talent development engagement retention and overall management of the workforce including coaching and leadership development for a team of individual contributors.
• Ensure program execution plans are met by working closely with technical teams deployed across multiple projects.
• Support pursuits and proposals including review and approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as required.
• Oversee system architecture decisions technical risk identification and development of mitigation strategies.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders supporting design reviews technical interchange meetings and crossprogram collaboration.
• Champion engineering best practices process discipline quality and safety across the team.
• Role is based in Colorado Springs with potential travel to customer sites and program locations.

Qualifications:

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function. Typically has mastery within a specific technical area or broad expertise across multiple related job areas. Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Experience directly managing employees in an integrated engineering organization.
• Experience with Ground Based Radar System Design and Integration
• Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred.
• Familiarity with agile development and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools.

• Experience in Engineering leadership capacity (Supervisor Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead Project Engineer Control Account Manager).

• Experience providing staffing for programs pursuits and internal efforts

• Ability to coach mentor and build relationships with internal and external organizations.
• Experience with AI/ML applications in ground systems is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $126500-$235500. 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.

The application window for this position will close on 9/29/2026.