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SAIC · 1 day ago

Engineering Manager SSP Hypersonics

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Engineering Manager to provide program leadership and strategic oversight for Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Hypersonic and Strategic Systems (SSP) programs in Crane, IN. This critical role will focus on enabling the successful execution and growth of SSP Submarine Launch Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) and other advanced technology programs.

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Responsibilities

Oversee multiple task efforts related to the SLCM-N and other hypersonic and strategic systems programs
Provide programmatic input for requirements definition, developmental Test & Evaluation (T&E) strategy, and master schedules in collaboration with OEM performers and stakeholders
Support comprehensive budget planning, including the development of budget requirements and monitoring financial execution to ensure alignment with program objectives
Assist in resourcing and personnel management efforts, including staffing plans for technical and programmatic needs
Foster stakeholder engagement and proactively build relationships with NSWC Crane leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and regular progress updates
Support SAIC’s strategy for expanding and executing SSP and hypersonic programs, in alignment with the Global Department’s mission and goals
Provide subject matter expertise on NSWC Crane and SSP-related T&E and Tech transition processes and methodologies

Qualification

Leadership in DoD programsTest & Evaluation leadershipHypersonics development experiencePersonnel managementFinancial execution monitoringStakeholder collaborationDAWIA LEVEL 3 certificationBudgeting tools proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM field, or a related discipline and fourteen(14) years' experience; Master's degree and 12 years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI; US Citizenship required
Minimum of 15 years' of leadership experience in DoD advanced technology programs
Strong familiarity with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and SSP organizations with specific experience in Test & Evaluation leadership
Demonstrated competency in personnel management, financial execution monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration on complex DoD projects
Experience in supporting hypersonics and advanced weapon systems development and test initiatives
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
DAWIA LEVEL 3 certified

Preferred

Experience working directly with SSP Program Office (Strategic Systems Programs)
Background supporting OEM performers or subcontractor teams in hypersonic and/or strategic technology environments
Proficiency with relevant Department of Defense acquisition, budgeting, and reporting tools

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin F Brown
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
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