Chief Engineer

CACI International; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 108,900 - 239,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Chief Engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role oversees engineering activities for satellite ground systems and ensures system performance across multiple mission architectures.

The ideal candidate will possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and have over ten years of experience in systems engineering and integration. Competitive compensation between $108,900 and $239,500 is offered, alongside a collaborative work culture that values integrity.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
• Ten or more years leading systems engineering and integration.
• Experience developing SE artifacts including architecture documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead technical authority overseeing engineering execution.
• Develop and maintain the Systems Engineering Management Plan.
• Lead technical risk identification and mitigation planning.

Skills

Engineering experience with DoD ground systems

Systems engineering

Integration

Cloud modernization

Education

Advanced engineering education in systems engineering or related fields

Job description

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) contract provides prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and support services. The contract performs satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• The Chief Engineer serves as the lead technical authority for all HADES engineering activities, ensuring technical integrity, disciplined systems engineering, and compliance across Ground Control, Ground Support, Jaguar, and hybrid cloud mission systems.
• This role defines and maintains the technical baseline, leads engineering execution, and ensures system performance across multi-mission ground architectures.
• The Chief Engineer collaborates with internal and external mission partners to ensure integrated, modernized, and mission‑ready ground system capabilities.
• The position provides technical leadership across development, integration, verification/validation, cybersecurity alignment, and sustainment engineering.
• The Chief Engineer ensures all work adheres to structured engineering processes supporting mission assurance and system availability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical authority overseeing architecture, engineering execution, technical baselines, and systems integration across all HADES PWS elements.
• Develop and maintain the Systems Engineering Management Plan, including SE processes, roles, responsibilities, verification and validation approach, metrics, tools, and technical workflows.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring disciplined systems engineering methods are applied throughout ground system development and sustainment.
• Direct engineering solution development, modernization activities, and integration across heterogeneous ground systems and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, engineering assessments, and performance evaluation activities.
• Oversee software sustainment, cloud modernization, DevSecOps integration, and compatibility across mission partner systems.
• Coordinate technical activities across Ground Control, Ground Support, Jaguar, IDIQ task orders, and external mission partners.
• Guide integration, testing, verification, and validation processes to ensure mission critical readiness.
• Support cybersecurity alignment across engineering activities in coordination with cybersecurity leads and accreditation authorities.

Qualifications

Required

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
• Extensive engineering experience supporting DoD ground systems, hybrid cloud C2 architectures, space mission systems, or system‑of‑systems environments.
• Ten or more years leading systems engineering, integration, software development, cloud modernization, or ground architecture programs.
• Deep knowledge of system availability requirements, sustainment engineering, software and hardware integration, and multi‑mission ground architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate technical activities across complex mission environments.
• Experience developing SE artifacts including SEMP, architecture documentation, verification plans, and performance metrics.

Desired

• Advanced engineering certifications or education in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with DevSecOps, cloud native architectures, mission system modernization, and cross‑domain integrations.
• Familiarity with SSC/SYD89 mission environments, RSC operations, or hybrid cloud ground systems.
• Experience serving as chief engineer or technical authority on large‑scale ground system programs.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers – every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground – in your career and in our legacy.

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.

$108,900 - $239,500

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.