Engineering Lead

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks an Engineering Lead to provide personnel, project, and technical leadership for the RET team, focusing on reverse engineering and replication of UAS threats. The role requires coordination with Government stakeholders and a proven ability to translate requirements into executable plans.

You will guide a multidisciplinary group through requirements, design, prototyping, integration, testing and delivery, ensuring resources align with priorities and deadlines while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years of relevant engineering management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated people and project management experience.
• Broad understanding of engineering development processes and collaboration across disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers across mechanical, aerospace, electrical, software, and CT/NDT domains.
• Partner with Government stakeholders to understand requirements and establish priorities.
• Align personnel and expertise to multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee engineering efforts from requirements through design, integration, testing and delivery.
• Facilitate design reviews and ensure SME participation.
• Manage schedules, resources, risks, and delivery.
• Provide personnel management, mentorship and performance development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, integration, flight ops, logistics, and procurement.
• Communicate status, challenges, risks, and resources to leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Engineering processes

Technical leadership

CAD experience

Reverse engineering

DOD/government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

The Engineering Lead will provide personnel, project and technical leadership for the RET team supporting the reverse engineering and replication of UAS threats. The role requires a strong engineering foundation and the ability to understand technical challenges, engage effectively with engineers and Government stakeholders, and leverage multidisciplinary expertise to execute requirements. The Engineering Lead will establish priorities, align resources, and oversee engineering efforts from requirements through design, integration, testing and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, aerospace, electrical, software, and CT/NDT engineers.
• Partner with Government stakeholders to understand requirements, establish priorities, and develop execution strategies.
• Align engineering personnel and technical expertise to multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide project oversight across reverse engineering, design, prototyping, integration, testing, and delivery.
• Facilitate technical discussions and design reviews, ensuring appropriate subject matter experts are engaged.
• Manage schedules, resources, technical risks, and project execution.
• Provide personnel management, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, integration, flight operations, logistics, procurement, and other supporting functions.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, risks, and resource requirements to Government and program leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
• 8+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years of relevant engineering management.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
• Demonstrated people and project management experience.
• Broad understanding of engineering development processes and the ability to effectively engage technical specialists across multiple disciplines.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering projects and competing priorities.
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with Government or DoD customers and technical stakeholders.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Desired

• Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or related discipline.
• UAS, aerospace, defense, reverse engineering, or threat-replication experience.
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience with the ability to review engineering models and drawings.
• Experience with prototyping, manufacturing, CT/NDT, or multidisciplinary system integration.
• Experience working in an integrated Government/contractor engineering environment.

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. 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

$82,700 - 173,900 USD

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.