SAIC · 5 hours ago
Deputy Systems Engineering Lead
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expSAIC is seeking a results-driven and highly collaborative Deputy Systems Engineering Lead to support the SEIT organization on a complex DoD program in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role focuses on day-to-day management and ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned to meet program goals while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support to cross-functional leads (e.g., Systems Engineering, Testing, Cybersecurity) to ensure engineering teams have the resources they need to execute effectively
Oversee and manage progress on day-to-day systems engineering, integration, and testing activities to ensure alignment with program objectives
Serve as a dependable backup for the SEIT Lead, maintaining program continuity and decision-making when necessary
Collaborate with team leads to proactively identify and resolve issues related to requirements development, interface control, system design, integration, and testing
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement by empowering functional teams and ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Engage with stakeholders, including internal teams and external customers, to communicate technical updates, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related STEM field and nine (9) or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and seven (7) or more years of relevant experience
Proven experience in systems engineering with a focus on requirements, system integration, and technical execution
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to empower others, foster accountability, and manage day-to-day team dynamics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and brief both technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, and experience with CI/CD pipelines
Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
Preferred
Experience with Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS), or other complex radar systems
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools or CI/CD pipelines
Experience supporting government/defense systems integration efforts
INCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP) or relevant professional credentials
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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