CACI International

Junior Systems Engineer

CACI International$58K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)
  • 0-3 years of engineering experience (academic, internship, or professional)
  • Basic understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycle concepts
  • Strong attention to detail and effective written communication skills
  • Ability to follow established processes and work collaboratively within a team

Responsibilities

  • Support requirements analysis and documentation under senior guidance
  • Assist in developing and maintaining engineering artifacts
  • Aid in verification and validation activities by documenting and executing tests
  • Investigate system issues and document findings
  • Maintain engineering documentation and configuration records
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies with a cross-functional team
  • Adhere to established engineering processes and standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial planning and retirement benefits
  • Family support services
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
Job Title: Junior Systems Engineer

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: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity:
  • Begin your systems engineering career on an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
  • Learn the discipline hands-on - requirements, interfaces, verification - with senior engineers guiding you.
  • Contribute to mission-critical systems that enable intelligence analysis and mission execution.
  • Build a foundation across software, data, and infrastructure engineering in a supportive team environment.


Responsibilities:
  • Support requirements analysis, documentation, and traceability under senior guidance.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining interface documentation and engineering artifacts.
  • Support verification and validation activities including test documentation and execution support.
  • Help investigate system issues and document analysis and resolutions.
  • Maintain engineering documentation and configuration records.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Follow established engineering processes, checklists, and standards.


Qualifications:
Required:
  • Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
  • 0-3 years of engineering experience (academic, internship, or professional).
  • Foundational understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycle concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
  • Ability to apply established processes and work effectively within a team.


Desired:
  • Exposure to requirements or test management tools.
  • Coursework or projects involving GIS, data systems, or cloud technologies.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices.


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

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:
$58,000-$115,900

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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