Job SummaryJob Title: Associate Manager, Quality EngineerJob Code: 38753Location: Washington DCSchedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.Job DescriptionWorking at Trenchant means collaborating with leading researchers and engineers across the security research and intelligence communities. Our interdisciplinary teams design capability solutions and release incremental features that reliably deliver world‑class computer security products into operational environments. Trenchant, formed from the acquisition of Azimuth Security and Linchpin Labs, is a key component of L3Harris' Intelligence and Cyber Sector and serves allied security, defense, and law enforcement agencies with comprehensive security solutions.Essential FunctionsDesign and execute testing strategies for Android and iOS applications and firmware across a wide range of devices (phones, tablets, legacy hardware)Continuously evolve test profiles to reflect real‑world usage across geographies and network conditionsDesign, build, and maintain a curated collection of testing hardware and firmware representing diverse Android devices (phones, tablets, and legacy systems)Develop and implement a strategic approach to device selection, prioritizing based on market relevance, customer needs, and risk assessmentWork closely with development teams to establish effective testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and quality gatesDrive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologiesDevelop and scale automated testing frameworks for mobile and distributed systemsIntegrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, high‑confidence releasesEstablish best practices for validation & verification (V&V) across teamsCreate and maintain comprehensive testing profiles that align with modern internet‑adjacent services and online connectivity requirementsIdentify, document, and track defects through resolutionConduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for device compatibility issuesAbility to obtain and maintain security clearanceQualificationsBachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional SkillsSupervised a team of professionals or lower‑level supervisors, assigning work, providing direction, and reviewing performance to achieve near‑term operational goalsContributed to people decisions within the team, including hiring, promotions, performance management, compensation, and other employee‑related actionsCommunicated with internal and external stakeholders, including customers or vendors, to explain policies, processes, and practices and gain cooperationDrove moderate to substantial process, system, solution, or product improvements, solving complex problems through analysis, investigation, and experience‑based judgmentSet team goals and objectives that directly affected short‑term department results, applying technical or professional expertise typically backed by a bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalentEstablish centralized testing operations with distributed capabilities across multiple geographical regionsPartner with Customer Engineering to identify and prioritize device testing requirements based on customer deployment environments and use casesCollaborate with IT on testing infrastructure needs, improvements, and scalability requirements to support distributed testing operationsDevelop and manage testing budgets, including hardware procurement, infrastructure costs, and resource allocation with FinanceCompensation and BenefitsIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Washington D.C. is $96,500 – $178,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.Security ClearanceMany positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants accepting a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Equal Opportunity EmploymentL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr