Systems Engineering Manager

Leidos

Systems Engineering Manager leading a multidisciplinary team for Leidos' Air Traffic Business Area. Focused on developing mission-critical automation solutions in a hybrid cloud architecture.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Microservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
U.S. citizenship required
Must be able to successfully complete future background investigations as required by the government customer.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAFe AgileControl Account Manager (CAM)cost managementschedule managementperformance managementAgile metricsDevSecOpsCI/CDmicroservicessystems engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementemployee developmentproblem-solvingrisk managementinterpersonal skillscollaborationperformance trackingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster's DegreePublic Trust clearance