Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Defense Program Lead

Saic; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a technical team on the Sentinel ICBM program at Hill AFB, Utah. You will drive design, development, integration, and test, guiding MBSE processes and requirements management across cross‑functional teams and government stakeholders.

The role requires 14+ years in systems engineering with 5+ years in leadership on defense programs, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field.
• 14+ years of related systems engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership/management in government/defense programs.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or within last 6 years).
• MBSE tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody and Requirements Management/Traceability tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Experience supporting milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Preferred: Top Secret clearance and PE/INCOSE certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team of systems engineers on the Sentinel program at Hill AFB.
• Oversee MBSE, requirements management, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Act as a focal point for cross-functional collaboration with government leaders and contractors.
• Manage internal deliverable reviews and ensure alignment with contract requirements.
• Evaluate contractor deliverables for quality and adherence to requirements.
• Lead data reviews during SRR, PDR, and CDR milestones.
• Develop program documentation for senior decision‑makers.
• Mentor team members and ensure technical readiness through MBSE training and traceability.

Skills

Team leadership

Requirements management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Rhapsody

MATLAB

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

SAIC seeks an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a technical team on the Sentinel ICBM program at Hill AFB, Utah. You will drive design, development, integration, and test, guiding MBSE processes and requirements management across cross‑functional teams and government stakeholders.

The role requires 14+ years in systems engineering with 5+ years in leadership on defense programs, and an active DoD Secret clearance.