Deputy Lead Systems Engineer

SAIC•Colorado Springs, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Deputy Lead Systems Engineer (DLSE) to support the Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) on the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 program - a fast‑paced, high‑impact effort focused on delivering innovative prototypes that rapidly enhance warfighter capabilities across air, space, cyber, and multi‑domain mission areas. In this role, you’ll serve as an engineering enabler, helping teams stay aligned, remove friction, and maintain engineering rigor while moving quickly. You will support design reviews, coordinate engineering tasks, guide team members, and strengthen the technical culture that powers rapid prototyping across multiple simultaneous projects. The right candidate thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys helping others succeed, and believes that great engineering comes from empowering people. You are motivated by enabling rapid innovation, you listen first, you lead through influence, and you create clarity where others see ambiguity. You are energized by working in a mission‑driven environment where prototypes transition quickly, and where your ability to support, guide, and develop engineering teammates directly contributes to advancing warfighter capabilities.

Requirements

Active TS with SCI Eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Local to Colorado Springs, CO and expected to be on-site with customer 3+ days a week.
Occasional travel (~10–15%).

Responsibilities

Support the LSE by reinforcing engineering discipline, technical alignment, and quality while enabling teams with clarity, tools, and guidance.
Assist with technical reviews, design discussions, and government engagements, helping teams communicate concepts and prototypes effectively.
Coordinate engineering staff across projects, support task alignment, coach team members, and provide performance input that helps people grow.
Partner with Solution Architects and Innovation teams to ensure early‑stage concepts and prototypes are feasible, well‑supported, and aligned with mission needs.
Contribute to improving engineering baselines, templates, tools, and procedures that reduce friction and help teams move faster.
Work with the PMO to synchronize engineering schedules, dependencies, and resources across multiple concurrent efforts.
Support planning and technical estimating while ensuring engineering activities are accurately reflected in program status and reporting.
Assist the LSE with communications to the Government Chief Engineer and participate in technical discussions.
Help ensure prototypes and system updates are built with the right level of engineering rigor while empowering teams to adapt quickly.
Directly support individual projects with Systems Engineering expertise.
Promote Agile methodologies and practices, encouraging iterative delivery, transparency, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem‑solving.