Software engineering manager Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Manager, Software Development

Reference #32827

Waterdown ON, Canada

About L3Harris WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical and sensor systems for global defense and military sectors, Homeland Security, Search and Rescue, and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems and the mission systems solutions they are a part of produce stabilized high‑magnification electro‑optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground‑based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About The Role

The Software Engineering department at WESCAM is looking for a dynamic leader for one of our embedded software development teams. The individual in this role will work closely with the rest of the software management team to lead the development and maintenance of our core embedded software. The ideal candidate for this role has strong leadership experience, good people skills and a passion for development of high quality, mission critical software.

Software at WESCAM is the heart of our MX‑series systems, providing the intelligence that pulls together state‑of‑the‑art mechanical, electrical and optical features of our designs. Each system and mission offers unique challenges so our software has to be flexible while meeting challenging performance requirements that push the boundaries of what is possible with advanced imaging systems. Come join the team and help us create the next generation of MX‑series systems!

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship of an engaged, high performing engineering team
• Contribute to good software engineering design practices, processes and standards throughout the department
• Support technical staff throughout the entire project lifecycle in areas such as project estimation, design reviews, resource loading and product release
• Develop relationships across engineering functions and the organization at large
• Provide metrics, reports and performance measures for your team’s results
• Provide expert‑level technical support to the organization
• Work with other leaders & senior technical staff to develop and maintain our software technology roadmap

Recommended Skills And Experiences

Strong background in one or more of the following technical areas :

Desired Education & Experience

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L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and / or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.

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