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Software Systems Engineer Manager

Huntsville, AL, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 23 hours ago

Full Time

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IT Management
People Management
Requirements Analysis
Software Design
Testing
Sprint
Coaching
Mentorship
Professional Development
Issue Resolution
Recruiting
Estimating
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Computer Science
Security Clearance
Software Engineering
Management
Software Development
Systems Architecture
Agile
DevSecOps
Workflow
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Collaboration
Communication
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
MagicDraw
Rhapsody
Cloud Computing
Security+
SAFE
PMP
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2614023

Location: Huntsville, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

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: ORA_ON_SITE

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; ship 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.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2614023
Posted 2 days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

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. 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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