JIATF 401 System Engineer

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

Job Title: JIATF 401 System Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401). The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, integration, analysis, testing, and evaluation of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities. This position requires expertise in systems engineering, architecture development, systems integration, requirements management, and operational analysis to ensure the successful development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of complex C-UAS systems. The Systems Engineer will leverage Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, AI-enabled analytical tools, and digital engineering methodologies to evaluate system performance, assess interoperability, manage technical risks, and deliver integrated mission capabilities supporting senior military and civilian leadership.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of C-UAS capabilities, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Utilize Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to support technical analysis, systems integration, operational assessments, and decision-making.
• Develop and manage system architectures, interface requirements, functional decompositions, and technical baselines supporting integrated C-UAS capabilities.
• Analyze system performance, interoperability, reliability, maintainability, scalability, and operational effectiveness across sensors, effectors, command and control systems, communications networks, and supporting infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including requirements traceability matrices, interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, architecture diagrams, technical risk assessments, and verification plans.
• Support operational assessments, technology demonstrations, developmental testing, operational testing, experimentation events, and capability evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, cyber specialists, network engineers, data scientists, acquisition personnel, operators, and mission stakeholders to integrate complex technical systems into operational capabilities.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering analyses, technology assessments, and capability gap analyses supporting acquisition strategies and modernization efforts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, autonomous systems, sensor fusion solutions, and advanced C-UAS architectures for operational applicability.
• Develop dashboards, technical reports, engineering analyses, executive briefings, and decision-support products communicating complex technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and automation technologies to improve systems engineering processes, technical analysis, and operational decision support.
• Identify technical risks, integration challenges, interoperability issues, and engineering solutions throughout system development and deployment.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable systems engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, configuration management policies, and data governance practices.
• Maintain awareness of emerging C-UAS technologies, systems engineering methodologies, digital engineering practices, and evolving operational requirements to continuously improve mission capabilities.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and technical visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation, data analysis, scripting, or engineering support activities.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, machine learning applications, or advanced analytics platforms to support engineering analysis and operational decision-making.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, interface management, requirements development, verification and validation (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, including the ability to develop technical documentation, engineering reports, executive briefings, and presentation materials.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts and technical recommendations to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, operational, cyber, acquisition, and analytical teams in dynamic mission environments.

Desired

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) organizations.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks such as INCOSE, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Digital Engineering practices.
• Experience supporting developmental test and evaluation (DT&E), operational test and evaluation (OT&E), technology demonstrations, or capability development initiatives.
• Knowledge of C-UAS sensors, radars, RF systems, electro-optical/infrared systems, electronic warfare systems, command and control architectures, communications networks, and kinetic/non-kinetic defeat capabilities.
• Experience supporting CJADC2, data fusion, common operating picture development, mission command systems, or enterprise systems integration.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, software-defined networking, digital engineering environments, AI-enabled systems, autonomous systems, and enterprise data governance.

Pay Range

$94,400 - $198,200

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.