CACI International

Senior Systems Engineer

CACI International$82K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 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 discipline (equivalent experience accepted)
  • 8+ years of systems engineering experience on complex software-intensive systems
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements management and verification and validation (V&V)
  • Experience supporting Government programs through engineering reviews and technical baselines
  • Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills
  • Ability to work on-site at a Government facility

Responsibilities

  • Lead requirements analysis and ensure traceability from mission needs to capability delivery
  • Define and manage system interfaces and cross-system dependencies
  • Develop and maintain system design documentation and technical baselines
  • Lead verification and validation planning and support test execution
  • Perform engineering trade studies and risk assessments, recommending courses of action
  • Coordinate engineering activities with Government engineers and delivery teams
  • Mentor mid-level and junior systems engineers and enforce engineering standards

Benefits

  • Flexible work-life balance
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Financial and retirement support
  • Family support programs
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Generous time off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior 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:
  • Lead systems engineering for an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
  • Work on-site at a Government facility as a trusted engineering partner to mission system owners.
  • Own engineering rigor across exceptionally complex systems spanning software, data, and infrastructure.
  • Shape how mission needs become verified, delivered capability.


This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability from mission needs to delivered capability.
  • Define and manage system interfaces, interface control documentation, and cross-system dependencies.
  • Develop and maintain system design documentation, engineering artifacts, and technical baselines.
  • Lead verification and validation planning and support test execution across releases.
  • Perform engineering trade studies and risk assessments; recommend courses of action.
  • Coordinate engineering activities with Government engineers, delivery teams, and external programs.
  • Mentor mid-level and junior systems engineers and enforce engineering standards.


Qualifications:
Required:
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
  • 8+ years of systems engineering experience on complex software-intensive systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with requirements management, interface definition, and V&V.
  • Experience supporting Government programs through engineering reviews and technical baselines.
  • Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Ability to work on-site at a Government facility.


Desired:
  • Experience with GEOINT systems or geospatial capabilities.
  • Experience in Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) 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:
$82,100-$172,400

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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