Automation Team Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary automation engineering team in developing complex systems for naval and defense applications.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including technical requirements, development, validation, and industrialization.
• Ensure compliance with military standards, cybersecurity requirements, and customer specifications.
• 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 by defining technical solutions and contributing to cost estimation and risk analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement through Agile/Lean Engineering and Systems Engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations and Manufacturing on testing, validation, and obsolescence management.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Electronic, Computer, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent technical field).
• Strong knowledge of industrial and embedded software architectures.
• Proficiency in electronic hardware systems and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Proven experience in hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with real-time environments, safety-critical systems, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Proficiency in both Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain National/NATO Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 cross-functionally across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Business Development.

About the Company

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. We deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains to meet our customers' mission-critical needs in the interest of national security.