Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking a
Software Systems Engineer Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex software-driven systems. This role provides both technical leadership and people management, ensuring successful execution across the full engineering lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings strong systems-engineering expertise, hands-on software leadership, and experience supporting mission-critical government programs.
Primary Responsibilities:- Lead and manage a team of software and systems engineers supporting multiple technical workstreams.
- Oversee requirements analysis, system architecture, software design, development, integration, and testing activities.
- Implement and enforce engineering processes in alignment with SAIC and customer standards.
- Ensure technical baselines are maintained and properly documented throughout the lifecycle.
- Lead technical reviews, sprint reviews, and milestone readiness assessments.
- Collaborate closely with program leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development support to team members.
- Identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution.
- Prepare technical inputs for proposals, staffing plans, and engineering estimates.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and nine (9) years' experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements:- Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
Required Skills & Experience:- 9+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines.
- 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or managing technical personnel.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, system architecture, and integration practices.
- Background supporting government or defense programs.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skill.
Desired Skills:- Experience with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, Rhapsody).
- Familiarity with cloud architectures, containerization, and modern deployment patterns.
- Certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, Security+, SAFe, or PMP.
- Experience supporting software-intensive weapon systems, C2 systems, or mission-critical platforms.
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
