CACI International

Systems Engineer / Product Owner

CACI International$94K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in systems engineering
  • 2+ years in Agile as Product Owner or similar role
  • Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering or related field
  • Active Top Secret clearance, capable of SCI access
  • Experience with Systems Engineering 'V' processes
  • Background in Agile/Scrum/SAFe methodologies
  • Proficient in converting requirements into user stories with acceptance criteria
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide systems engineering support throughout the system lifecycle
  • Apply systems engineering principles in product ownership
  • Serve as Product Owner for an Agile software team
  • Translate customer needs into software features and user stories
  • Prioritize backlog based on mission value and user impact
  • Lead backlog refinement for clarity and testability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective sprint execution

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness options
  • Financial and retirement support
  • Family support resources
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Flexible work-life balance initiatives
  • Comprehensive time-off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Systems Engineer / Product Owner

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibilities
•Provide systems engineering support for system lifecycle processes and activities
•             Apply systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes as a core part of day-to-day product ownership responsibilities
•             Serve as the Product Owner for an Agile software team, accountable for backlog ownership, prioritization, and delivery outcomes
•             Act as the voice of the customer for the Agile team, translating mission needs, operational workflows, and system requirements into software features/epics and user stories
•             Own and maintain the team backlog, prioritizing work based on mission value, user impact, dependencies, risk, and technical readiness
•             Lead backlog refinement to ensure stories are well-defined, testable, and include clear acceptance criteria
•             Collaborate with Scrum Master, developers, architects, and other Product Owners to support sprint planning, execution, and release readiness
•             Work with developers/architects to ensure software aligns with system-level design, interfaces, and constraints
•             Work closely with test and integration teams to ensure features are verifiable, testable, and aligned with V&V strategies
•             Coordinate across software, hardware, operations, and field support teams to ensure successful end-to-end capability delivery
•             Perform impact analysis and trade studies to support prioritization and technical decision-making
•             Communicate status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to program leadership and stakeholders

Qualifications
Required
•             5+ years of experience in systems engineering
•             2+ years of experience as a Product Owner (or equivalent role) in Agile software teams
•             Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or related field
•             Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with ability to obtain SCI
•             Experience with the standard Systems Engineering “V” processes and lifecycle
•             Experience in Agile/Scrum/SAFe environments
•             Experience translating requirements into user stories with clear acceptance criteria
•             Experience managing and prioritizing a software product backlog
•             Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and integration within larger systems
•             Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•             Excellent communication skills with ability to interface across technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired
•             Certified Product Owner (e.g., CSPO, SAFe POPM)
•             INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
•             Experience with complex, integrated software systems (hardware + software environments)
•             Familiarity with MBSE tools and practices (e.g., SysML, UAF, Cameo)
•             Experience with C-UAS, RF systems, or defense systems
•             Exposure to DSP, SDR, SATCOM, or RF-based systems

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:

$94,400 - $198,200

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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