C-UAS Systems Engineer (TS/SCI, 50% Travel)

CACI International Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 94,400 - 198,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a JIATF 401 System Engineer to lead the design, integration, analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex C-UAS capabilities.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and extensive systems engineering experience across lifecycle activities. The candidate will leverage MSS, Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled tools to deliver integrated mission capabilities for senior military and civilian leadership, supporting interoperability, risk

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.
• BA/BS with 4+ years; AA/AS with 8+ years; or HS/GED with 10+ years.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to the design, integration, testing, or sustainment of complex technical systems.
• Experience utilizing MSS, Palantir, or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and technical visualizations using Power BI or similar BI platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation, data analysis, scripting, or engineering support activities.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, ML applications, or advanced analytics platforms to support engineering analysis and operational decision-making.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, interface management, requirements development, V&V, and configuration management.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, technical specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), system architectures, and technical assessments.
• Experience supporting system integration, interoperability analysis, technology evaluations, or operational testing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to develop technical documentation, engineering reports, executive briefings, and presentations.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of C-UAS capabilities, including requirements development and architecture design.
• Utilize MSS, Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled tools to support technical analysis and decision-making.
• Develop and manage system architectures, interface requirements, functional decompositions, and technical baselines.
• Analyze system performance, interoperability, reliability, maintainability, and scalability across sensors, networks, and C2 systems.
• Develop engineering docs including requirements traceability matrices, ICDs, system specifications, and risk assessments.
• Support operational assessments, demonstrations, and testing events.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, acquisition personnel, operators, and stakeholders to integrate systems.
• Conduct trade studies, engineering analyses, and capability gap analyses for acquisition strategies.
• Evaluate AI-enabled capabilities, autonomous systems, sensor fusion, and advanced C-UAS architectures.
• Develop dashboards, technical reports, and executive briefings for leadership.
• Leverage AI and automation to improve engineering processes and decision support.
• Identify risks and interoperability issues; propose engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, cybersecurity, CM, and data governance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Python scripting

AI-enabled analytics

Communication to leadership

Team collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

BA/BS in engineering or related field

AA/AS with 8+ years

HS/GED with 10+ years

Tools

Maven Smart System (MSS)

Palantir

Power BI

Python

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a JIATF 401 System Engineer to lead the design, integration, analysis, testing, and evaluation of complex C-UAS capabilities.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and extensive systems engineering experience across lifecycle activities. The candidate will leverage MSS, Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled tools to deliver integrated mission capabilities for senior military and civilian leadership, supporting interoperability, risk