Engineering Manager SSP Hypersonics

SAIC•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Engineering Manager to provide program leadership and strategic oversight for Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Hypersonic and Strategic Systems (SSP) programs in Crane, IN . This critical role will focus on enabling the successful execution and growth of SSP Submarine Launch Cruise Missile-Nuclear (SLCM-N) and other advanced technology programs. The selected candidate will be located at the SAIC facility in Crane, IN (with Telework Flexibility 1 Day per week) . The Engineering Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Oversee multiple task efforts related to the SLCM-N and other hypersonic and strategic systems programs. Provide programmatic input for requirements definition, developmental Test & Evaluation (T&E) strategy, and master schedules in collaboration with OEM performers and stakeholders. Support comprehensive budget planning, including the development of budget requirements and monitoring financial execution to ensure alignment with program objectives. Assist in resourcing and personnel management efforts, including staffing plans for technical and programmatic needs. Foster stakeholder engagement and proactively build relationships with NSWC Crane leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and regular progress updates. Support SAIC's strategy for expanding and executing SSP and hypersonic programs, in alignment with the Global Department's mission and goals. Provide subject matter expertise on NSWC Crane and SSP-related T&E and Tech transition processes and methodologies.

Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM field, or a related discipline and fourteen(14) years' experience; Master's degree and 12 years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI; US Citizenship required.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years' of leadership experience in DoD advanced technology programs.
Strong familiarity with the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and SSP organizations with specific experience in Test & Evaluation leadership
Demonstrated competency in personnel management, financial execution monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration on complex DoD projects.
Experience in supporting hypersonics and advanced weapon systems development and test initiatives
Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
DAWIA LEVEL 3 certified

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with SSP Program Office (Strategic Systems Programs).
Background supporting OEM performers or subcontractor teams in hypersonic and/or strategic technology environments.
Proficiency with relevant Department of Defense acquisition, budgeting, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple task efforts related to the SLCM-N and other hypersonic and strategic systems programs.
Provide programmatic input for requirements definition, developmental Test & Evaluation (T&E) strategy, and master schedules in collaboration with OEM performers and stakeholders.
Support comprehensive budget planning, including the development of budget requirements and monitoring financial execution to ensure alignment with program objectives.
Assist in resourcing and personnel management efforts, including staffing plans for technical and programmatic needs.
Foster stakeholder engagement and proactively build relationships with NSWC Crane leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication and regular progress updates.
Support SAIC's strategy for expanding and executing SSP and hypersonic programs, in alignment with the Global Department's mission and goals.
Provide subject matter expertise on NSWC Crane and SSP-related T&E and Tech transition processes and methodologies.

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