$120,001–$160,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cryptography, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Distribution Operations, Emerging Technology, Hardware Administration, Hardware Upgrades, Hardware-Software Integration, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mentoring, Military Operations, Network Configuration Management, Network Systems, On Site Support, Operational Communications, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Demonstration, Product Testing, Professional Services, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Secret Clearance, Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Tactical Communications System, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Services Management, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Work From Home, Writing Skills
Field Engineer Team Manager
Job ID: 2613620
Location: San Diego, CA, United States
Date Posted: Jun 12, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supervisor, Technical Services Analyst and Field Support Engineer to join the SAIC Datalink Group. This Field Engineer leader will be based ON-SITE at our Mission Valley office in San Diego, CA. You will work directly with Datalink Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide critical support across multiple Department of Defense (DoD) programs. In this role, you will lead a diverse team of Technical Service Analysts, remote Field Service Engineers, and Subject Matter Experts who provide essential support to customers in the field and across various programs. You will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing team performance in alignment with the goals and requirements of a dynamic mission-focused organization.
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JOB DUTIES:
In collaboration with JRE SMEs and senior leadership, you will focus your efforts on ensuring successful execution of operations for the following programs:
- Joint Tactical Extension Program (JTEP)
- Link 16 Alaska
- Pocket J
- Joint Range Extension Support to 609 ACOMS at Shaw AFB
Your key duties include:
- Leadership and Management:
- Supervise and mentor a team of onsite Technical Services Analysts, remote Field Service Engineers, and SMEs.
- Train and support team members, ensuring technical proficiency, professional growth, and successful collaboration.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance, implementing and improving resource distribution and operational workflows.
- Customer and Program Support:
- Oversee the installation of software maintenance releases, hardware upgrades, system integration, training and diagnostic testing for resolving product and performance-related challenges.
- Field Support and Customer Liaison:
- Provide oversight and integration support for hardware and software products, network configurations, and new system initiatives.
- Collaborate with customers and senior-level leadership, resolving complex technical support issues and identifying product improvement opportunities.
- Training:
- Plan, prepare, and conduct team training and on-the-job demonstrations to support skill development and team alignment.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start
- Proven experience managing and mentoring technical teams, including remote service engineers and analysts with significant autonomy.
- Hands-on experience with the implementation, integration, and support of hardware, software, and multi-vendor systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with a background in managing logistics support, system integration, and operational communications.
- Proficient knowledge of network systems and tactical communication technologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead briefings and interface with senior-level stakeholders and customers.
- Proficiency in identifying operational efficiencies and implementing process improvements to achieve objectives.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Prior hands-on experience with Joint Range Extension (JRE)/Joint Tactical Extension Program (JTEP).
- Proficiency in Link 16 systems and related technologies, such as Pocket J and Link 16 Alaska.
- Knowledge of Contractor Logistics Support and supporting field customers at sites, including 609 ACOMS at Shaw AFB.
- Familiarity with JTRS, JREAP, LMMT, SPIDR, Networking, Crypto and various Tactical Radios.
- Experience supporting military operations or similar mission-critical environments.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.