Automation Team Manager

Automation Team Manager

L3Harris is looking for an Automation Team Manager with a strong technical and operational background to lead the design, development, and integration of electronic, software, and automation systems for naval mission‑critical applications.

The role includes managing a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, electronics, and automation engineers throughout the entire product lifecycle—from technical requirements definition and bid support to development, validation, industrialization, and in‑service support.

The candidate should have experience managing complex, high‑reliability systems, especially focusing on hardware/software integration, cybersecurity, control systems, industrial automation, and embedded platforms.

Essential Functions

• Lead the automation engineering team in developing complex systems for naval and defense applications, fostering collaboration, technical growth, and a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with military standards, cybersecurity requirements, and customer specifications.
• Manage electronic design activities, including control boards, power systems, sensors, and industrial communication interfaces.
• Supervise the integration of electronic components, embedded systems, communication networks, and software platforms.
• Coordinate the development of real‑time software architectures, control systems, HMI, PLC, SCADA, and embedded platforms.
• Support Business Development in defining technical solutions for new business opportunities.
• Contribute to cost estimation, risk analysis, technology roadmaps, and innovation activities.
• Improve development processes and methodologies through advanced tools, Agile/Lean engineering practices, and systems engineering best practices.
• Work closely with Operations and Manufacturing on industrialization, testing, validation, and obsolescence management activities.
• Support innovation initiatives and the adoption of new digital technologies, AI, cybersecurity, and advanced automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent technical fields.
• Good knowledge of industrial and embedded software architectures, electronic hardware systems, industrial automation, industrial networking and communication protocols, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with real‑time environments, safety‑critical systems, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Good knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain National/NATO Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with military and naval standards (MIL‑STD, NATO STANAG).
• Experience in EMI/EMC engineering according to MIL‑STD‑461.
• Knowledge of command and control systems, advanced sensors, and autonomous/ROV platforms.
• Experience managing highly integrated hardware/software systems.
• Ability to work across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Business Development functions.

Compensation ranges from EUR 53,000 to EUR 99,000 gross per year, including base compensation and any variable components.