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Software Systems Engineer Manager
Job ID: 2614023
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
Date Posted: Jun 26, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Systems Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
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.
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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Science Applications International Corp
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.