Systems Engineering Manager

Leidos UK

Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; bonus/equity: not...
3d onsite
Systems engineering experience
Safe agile framework knowledge
Devsecops and microservices background
This role leads a multidisciplinary team of 12–15 engineers within a Scaled Agile Framework to deliver mission-critical air traffic automation solutions

Job Summary

  • This role leads a multidisciplinary team of 12–15 engineers within a Scaled Agile Framework to deliver mission-critical air traffic automation solutions.
  • The position requires managing cost, schedule, and performance as a Control Account Manager while interfacing directly with government customers.
  • Candidates will apply disciplined AI tools to accelerate development and enhance reliability in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

Matching Summary

This role leads a multidisciplinary team of 12–15 engineers within a Scaled Agile Framework to deliver mission-critical air traffic automation solutions.

Salary

Base: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Systems Engineering experience
  • SAFe Agile framework knowledge
  • DevSecOps and microservices background
  • Cost and schedule management (CAM)
  • Team leadership of 12-15 engineers

Nice-to-have

  • AI-augmented software development
  • Mission-critical safety culture
  • Disruptive problem-solving mindset
  • FAA/NAS program familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
  • 5+ years relevant experience or Master's with 3+ years
  • 2+ years managing technical teams
  • U.S. citizenship required for Public Trust investigation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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