Deputy Systems Engineering Lead

Job ID: 2600801

Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-01-27

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a results-driven and highly collaborative Deputy Systems Engineer IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead to support the SEIT organization on a complex DoD program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This position will focus on day-to-day management, ensuring cross-functional teams are empowered and aligned to meet program goals. The Deputy SEIT Lead will work closely with team leaders to address challenges, maintain program momentum, and serve as a reliable backup for the SEIT Lead when needed. The role emphasizes strong systems engineering expertise, proactive leadership, and fostering a highly collaborative team environment.
Core Job Duties:
Provide hands-on support to cross-functional leads (e.g., Systems Engineering, Testing, Cybersecurity) to ensure engineering teams have the resources they need to execute effectively.
Oversee and manage progress on day-to-day systems engineering, integration, and testing activities to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Serve as a dependable backup for the SEIT Lead, maintaining program continuity and decision-making when necessary.
Collaborate with team leads to proactively identify and resolve issues related to requirements development, interface control, system design, integration, and testing.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by empowering functional teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Engage with stakeholders, including internal teams and external customers, to communicate technical updates, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment across teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related STEM field and nine (9) or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in systems engineering with a focus on requirements, system integration, and technical execution.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to empower others, foster accountability, and manage day-to-day team dynamics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), or other complex radar systems.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools or CI/CD pipelines.
Experience supporting government/defense systems integration efforts.
INCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP) or relevant professional credentials.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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• Dice Id: 10111346
• Position Id: 2600801
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