**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Systems Engineer Manager** for our Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UXS) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems in **Bedford, IN** . **JOB DESCRIPTION:** The Systems Engineer Manager will lead the technical development, integration, and operational deployment of advanced C-UXS and ISR technologies. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive expertise in systems engineering, project management, and innovation to ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective solutions to combat manned and unmanned threats. **JOB RESPONSIBILITES:** + Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the development and deployment of C-UXS and ISR systems + Subject Matter Expert (SME) in C-UXS, swarm and counter-swarm T&E, and advanced munitions development for the Department of Defense (DoD) + Oversee the design, integration, testing, and validation of technologies + Lead cross-functional engineering teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution + Manage multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget + Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets + Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management and stakeholders + Ensure that all C-UXS and ISR systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety + Lead the development and implementation of system engineering processes and best practices + Oversee the creation of technical documentation, including system requirements, design specifications, and test plans + Drive innovation in technologies through research and development initiatives + Stay abreast of the latest advancements in unmanned systems and related technologies + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team + Collaborate with government agencies, customers, and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the delivered solutions meet their needs + Act as the primary technical point of contact for C-UXS and ISR projects + Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among engineering teams, program managers, and other departments **Qualifications** **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor's degree in engineering and 15 or more years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role + Extensive experience with C-UXS technologies, including detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation + Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects from concept to deployment + Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices + Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills + Ability to think strategically and drive innovation + Proficiency in project management tools and techniques + Must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance + US Citizenship REQNUMBER: 2507765 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability