The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a SME Scientists and Science Technicians Group 2 in support of a program whose initiative is aimed at combating evolving and emerging threats, supporting related exploitation and replication activities, and advancing operational rehearsal, exercise, wargaming, and counter system development. Additionally, we are focusing on integration and experimentation, including Modeling and Simulation.

By joining this team, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the U.S. and our allies’ ability to develop and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your work will help ensure Warfighter readiness and the realization of future capabilities.

Responsibilities:

As an SME Physicist, you will conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories based on observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories to support modeling, simulation, and systems engineering activities. You will provide strategic technical leadership and serve as a principal advisor on complex physics-related challenges within DOD technical programs.

• Conduct research into physical phenomena and develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments
• Devise methods to apply physical laws and theories to support M&S and systems engineering requirements
• Provide subject matter expertise during all phases of the life cycle for assigned weapon systems, programs, and projects
• Support the development and implementation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and products
• Perform systems engineering modeling to support concept of operations, behavioral analysis, system architecture, and simulation activities
• Conduct fidelity analysis to determine the appropriate model for the most accurate representation within system-of-systems architecture
• Support Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) simulation environments for large-scale Joint and Coalition exercises
• Provide technical expertise for digital transformation efforts and advanced data analytics including AI/ML applications
• Perform data engineering on simulation data including data cleaning, preparation, management, and integration
• Support verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) of solutions developed or leveraged by DEVCOM and DOD customers
• Participate in technical reviews, exercise support, field tests, and training material reviews
• Provide strategic architecture of organizational systems and high-level policy interpretation for major technology tasks
• Support exercise planning and execution for Combatant Command level exercises

Qualifications:

Required: 

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

• 10+ years of experience or 15+ years relevant of experience in lieu of degree.

• Advanced physics principles and their application to defense systems

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies

• Simulation and modeling tools (LVC environments)

• Data engineering and analytics

• Systems engineering lifecycle processes

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning applications

• Requirements analysis and validation

• Technical documentation and reporting

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Physics or related field is highly valued

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

• Familiarity with DOD M&S environments and toolsets (e.g., JLVC, JTLS-GO, OneSAF, JSAF, WARSIM)

• Experience supporting INDOPACOM or other Combatant Command exercises

• Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and data science applications to simulation datasets

• Experience with systems engineering processes IAW DOD SE guidance and IEEE 15288 standards

• Background in digital engineering and data analytics tools

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus

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: