CACI International

Engineering Manager

CACI International$98K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML, systems engineering, or DevSecOps
  • 1+ years of leadership experience in engineering management or team lead roles
  • Experience with Agile methods in engineering management
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor engineers across multiple disciplines
  • Participate in recruitment and onboarding of engineering talent
  • Support program execution and manage workforce
  • Assist in managing project priorities and timelines
  • Employ Agile management practices to adapt to staffing needs
  • Lead diverse teams while ensuring quality engineering
  • Engage in technical discussions to uphold engineering standards

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policy
  • Access to extensive learning resources
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Retirement and financial support options
  • Family support and continuing education opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026


The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for a servant leader to manage a team of talented engineers on mission-critical programs. This role is designed for an experienced people manager with strong technical background in one of the following: software engineering, AI/ML, systems engineering, or DevSecOps. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of engineers while staying technically engaged to support complex problem-solving and ensure engineering quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage, coach, and mentor a team of engineers across multiple disciplines, fostering their technical and professional growth through regular 1:1 meetings where you deliver feedback, set goals, manage performance, and aid in career development
  • Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, salary planning, and retention of engineering talent
  • Support program execution through workforce management and direct program work
  • Assist with managing project priorities, timelines, and deliverables, proactively identifying and removing roadblocks
  • Employ agile management that adjust to dynamic staffing and program needs
  • Lead a diverse staff across multiple disciplines
  • Stay current with engineering practices and contribute to technical discussions to ensure quality and adherence to standards
  • Work closely with technical leadership, program management, and customer stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery
  • Agile leader duties may include product ownership/management, release management, and removal of team impediments


Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following domains:  - Software engineering and development for complex systems 
    - AI/ML engineering, data science, or algorithm development
    - Systems engineering for software-intensive projects
    - DevSecOps, infrastructure engineering, cloud development, or platform engineering
  • 1+ years of demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., Engineering Manager, Team Lead, project leadership)
  • Demonstrated experience managing engineering efforts using Agile methods and practices
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate highly skilled teams while maintaining customer focus
  • Ability to effectively balance management responsibilities with technical contribution


Desired:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
  • Recent formal leadership experience (within the last year)
  • Experience directly managing engineers through full performance management cycles
  • Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
  • Experience in delivery of systems and/or software releases to customers
  • Experience interviewing and building high-performing teams

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.


Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$98,500-$206,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
NASDAQ

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