Systems Engineering Manager

About Us

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 12–15 systems engineers, developers, and DevSecOps personnel within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. This role serves as a front-line manager within an Agile Release Train (ART), responsible for delivery execution, staffing, and alignment with program objectives supporting mission-critical systems. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions. This role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You’ll work on software to apply AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team supporting SAFe Agile teams within an Agile Release Train (ART).
• Perform staffing and hiring activities, including interviewing and evaluating candidates to maintain high-performing Agile teams.
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Develop cost estimates, workload projections, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program execution and proposals.
• Interface with customers on cost, schedule, technical performance, and resource management.
• Plan and coordinate work using Program Increment (PI) objectives, iteration goals, and Agile metrics to ensure delivery alignment.
• Partner with Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owners, and Product Management to support program priorities.
• Support Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, sprint events, ART syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops.
• Track and improve team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, throughput, predictability).
• Identify and remove impediments; manage risks and cross-team dependencies.
• Support DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automation, and continuous integration.
• Provide technical oversight and manage subcontractor support as needed.
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience
• 2+ Years experience managing technical teams
• Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems
• Experience in systems engineering, software development, or DevSecOps in full lifecycle environments.
• Experience working in SAFe or similar Agile frameworks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

Plusses

• SAFe certification (SA, SSM, or SP).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost account management.
• Background in cost estimating and program execution.
• Experience with Agile metrics and large-scale system integration.
• Familiarity with FAA/NAS or similar mission-critical environments.

Additional Information

• Clearance: US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Public Trust Clearance
• Start Date: Can START ASAP – prior to getting Public Trust Clearance
• Perm Placement