Science Engineer, Sr.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Image Science Engineering to lead a team of engineers and scientists developing advanced image science and remote sensing solutions. In this leadership role, you will oversee technical execution, workforce planning, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration while driving innovation and supporting multiple high-impact programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of image science engineers and scientists across multiple technical programs.
• Provide technical leadership for image science, remote sensing, image quality, calibration, and algorithm development activities.
• Partner with program leadership to align staffing, priorities, and engineering resources with business objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentor team members, and support employee development and career growth.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Contribute to proposal development, including technical planning, staffing strategies, and cost estimates.
• Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, operations, and program management teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, technical execution, and system performance.
• Manage departmental priorities, operational planning, and budget responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Imaging Science, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in image science, remote sensing, electro-optical or infrared systems, sensor technologies, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, technical projects, or functional organizations.
• Strong understanding of image quality analysis, calibration, validation, image processing, or algorithm development.
• Able to manage multiple programs, technical priorities, and engineering resources.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and program management teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with performance management, coaching, mentoring, and talent development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.