Lead Systems Engineer – Section Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer Section Manager to join a management team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead up to eight direct-report Systems Engineers, coordinate with technical supervisors, and guide staffing and career development across programs.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), leadership experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. Relocation to North Alabama is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 8+ years experience or MS with 6+ years.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong communication within a team environment.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Possess a secret clearance, or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Track long-term staffing of direct reports.
• Help direct reports manage their careers long-term by finding opportunities aligned with their desires and skillsets.
• Check in with direct reports weekly or biweekly to track job satisfaction.
• Work with direct reports’ technical supervisors to ensure satisfaction with performance.
• Interview new candidates for the SE Branch.
• Onboard new employees, including requests for new equipment and training on Leidos policy and procedures.
• Counsel employees with performance difficulties

Skills

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Systems engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering/CS degree

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer Section Manager to join a management team in Huntsville, AL. You will lead up to eight direct-report Systems Engineers, coordinate with technical supervisors, and guide staffing and career development across programs.

The role requires an ABET‑accredited engineering degree with 8+ years (or MS with 6+ years), leadership experience, and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. Relocation to North Alabama is expected.