SAIC

Systems Engineer Manager

SAIC • $120K — $150K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
  • Experience with DOD and Intelligence Community program practices essential.
  • Bachelor's degree and 14 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 12 years.
  • Minimum of 6 years in a Government or Commercial satellite program as lead engineer or SME.
  • 3 years of management experience coordinating with PM and Corporate leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal, briefing, and writing skills necessary.
  • Ability to facilitate discussions and communicate effectively with senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of 8-10 satellite systems engineers as a servant leader.
  • Develop and present decision briefs reflecting analysis of program options.
  • Collaborate with customers to ensure system deliverables align with mission goals.
  • Oversee prime contractors' development and compliance with project requirements.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integration and success.
  • Evaluate contractor performance and recommend improvements based on milestone reviews.
  • Manage risks through assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Ongoing application acceptance with no set deadline.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space programs.
  • Access to a diverse and multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Networking potential within a large organization of 24,000 professionals.
  • Possibility of career advancement within a premier Fortune 500 company.
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Job Description

Description

This position is for a Satellite System Engineering Manager for a large, multi-year contract supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Satellite System Engineering Manager leads a proven technical team of system engineers and satellite subject matter experts. In partnership with the SAIC Program Management Team, the Satellite System Engineering Manager is a servant leader that guides the team's support to multiple satellite programs, relays guidance from the PM, and serves as the voice of the team to improve culture. The Satellite System Engineering Manager also directly supports multiple satellite missions providing system engineering expertise through the system's lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Be a servant leader to a team of 8-10 satellite system engineers. Be the voice of the team, collaborate with Govt and SETA mission leadership to apply staff to critical SE and SME roles across multiple satellite missions, and implement PM guidance to execute the program.
  • Develop decision briefings for senior leadership reflecting deep analysis of alternative views and options. Facilitate meetings with SMEs across the program to collect input.
  • Collaborate with customers to develop and implement systems by providing technical oversight and satellite system engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle ensuring alignment with mission objectives and timelines.
  • Oversee prime contractors' development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA).
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including hardware and software, to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions.
  • Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success.
  • Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring potential impacts on mission objectives.

Qualifications
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
  • Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices.
  • Bachelors and 14 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 12 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 6 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program as a lead system engineer or subject matter expert.
  • 3 years experience as a manager supervising staff including coordinating with Contract PM and Corporate leadership.
  • Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills.
  • Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
  • Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
Desired Qualifications:
  • PMI PMP or DAWIA Level 3+ certification. Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management Level III+ certifications.
  • Government or Commercial experience as a COTR, PM, PEM or acquisition leader.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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