Systems Engineer Manager

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

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to provide leadership and technical expertise in support of the United States Air Force's next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system acquisition - the Sentinel program at Hill AFB, Utah. This is a unique opportunity to lead a team driving design, development, integration, test, and execution for one of the most critical initiatives in national defense.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Technical Oversight:

• Lead and manage a technical team of systems engineers supporting the Sentinel Program Office at Hill AFB.
• Oversee systems engineering processes, including design reviews, requirements management, risk assessments, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
• Act as a focal point for enterprise-level collaboration with cross-functional teams, government leaders, and the Prime contractor to ensure program priorities and deliverables are met.

Systems Engineering Execution:

• Assist in managing the Sentinel program’s internal deliverable review processes, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and government documentation.
• Evaluate and assess the Prime contractor’s technical deliverables, including mechanical drawings, design analyses, and model artifacts, for quality and adherence to requirements.
• Lead data reviews and contribute technical insight during major program milestones such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Support the development of program-critical documentation, summaries, presentations, and reports for senior-level decision-making.

Team Development & Mentorship:

• Build and mentor a high-performance team by fostering professional growth, offering technical guidance, and promoting an innovative and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure technical readiness of team members through training on MBSE methodologies, requirements traceability, tools utilization (e.g., Cameo, DOORS), and classified environments.

Strategic Contribution:

• Engage in strategic planning with the Sentinel Program Office to optimize systems engineering contributions and streamline acquisition processes.
• Identify and communicate technical risks, propose mitigation approaches, and ensure readiness to meet Critical Program Information (CPI) compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical field.
• Minimum of14years of directly related experiencein systems engineering, including5+ years of leadership/management experiencein government or defense program acquisition or operations.
• Active DoD Secret Clearancewith a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Proficiency with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)tools such as Cameo or Rhapsody and Requirements Management and Traceability Tools, such as DOORS.
• Experience supportingtechnical milestone reviews(e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) for complex, highly regulated systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Professional Engineering License or INCOSE Systems Engineering certification.
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, JIRA, Confluence, or other systems engineering and project management software tools.