CACI International

Journeyman Scientist and Science Technician II

CACI International$72K — $148K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics or a related field
  • 3 years of relevant experience required, or 5 years without a degree
  • Strong understanding of physical phenomena and applied physics principles
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools and methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in technical documentation and reporting
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on physical phenomena and develop theories from experiments
  • Apply physical laws for modeling and simulation in weapon systems
  • Provide technical expertise for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation environments
  • Support systems engineering across all acquisition lifecycle phases
  • Perform data engineering and apply AI/ML on simulation data
  • Develop and evaluate simulation models for training exercises
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including government and contractors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs
  • Retirement and financial planning options
  • Family support programs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work-life balance options
Full Job Description
Job Title: Journeyman Scientist and Science Technician II

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

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research into physical phenomena and develop theories based on observation and experiments

  • Apply physical laws and theories to support modeling and simulation requirements for weapon systems development

  • Provide technical expertise in support of Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) simulation environments

  • Support systems engineering activities across all phases of the acquisition lifecycle for aviation, ground, missile, space, sea, and soldier weapon systems

  • Perform data engineering and advanced analytics on simulation data, including application of AI/ML techniques

  • Develop and evaluate simulation models to support training exercises, analysis, and system validation

  • Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives and digital transformation efforts

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including government partners, contractors, and system developers

  • Participate in exercise planning, execution, and post-event analysis for Joint and Coalition training events

  • Apply systems engineering principles to evaluate integrated systems for multi-domain operations

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related field is often required for research-intensive roles.

  • 3 years experience

  • 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

  • Understanding of physical phenomena and ability to apply physics principles to practical applications

  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools and methodologies

  • Ability to conduct research, develop theories, and devise methods to apply physical laws

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Proficiency with technical documentation and reporting

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (SysML, UAFML)

  • Familiarity with LVC simulation environments such as JTLS-GO, OneSAF, JSAF, WARSIM, or similar tools

  • Knowledge of systems engineering processes in accordance with IEEE 15288 standards

  • Experience supporting DoD or Army programs and exercises

  • Understanding of verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) processes

  • Experience with data science, AI/ML applications to simulation data

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in multi-organizational environments

  • Experience working in INDOPACOM or other Combatant Command contexts

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$72,500 - $148,500

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
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