Systems Engineering Section Manager — Lead DoD Programs

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineering Section Manager in Huntsville, Alabama. The role combines ongoing technical duties with section leadership responsibilities for a team of direct-report engineers across multiple programs and specialties.

You will manage staffing, mentor engineers, and ensure performance aligns with Branch goals while maintaining strong collaboration with program and discipline leads. Ideal candidates have DoD clearance and ABET-accredited engineering credentials.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university with 8+ years of experience (MS with 6+ years).
• Experience deriving and managing requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Experience creating verification and test plans and coordinating system integration and test activities.

Responsibilities

• Track long-term staffing and develop career paths for direct reports within a matrixed SE Branch.
• Monitor direct reports' performance with their technical supervisors and provide guidance.
• Conduct frequent check-ins to assess job satisfaction and progress; report status to Branch Manager weekly.
• Interview and onboard new employees, including equipment requests and workspace setup.
• Counsel employees with performance difficulties.

Skills

Cross-discipline leadership

Communication

DoD clearance

Team management

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Systems Engineering Section Manager in Huntsville, Alabama. The role combines ongoing technical duties with section leadership responsibilities for a team of direct-report engineers across multiple programs and specialties.

You will manage staffing, mentor engineers, and ensure performance aligns with Branch goals while maintaining strong collaboration with program and discipline leads. Ideal candidates have DoD clearance and ABET-accredited engineering credentials.