Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Product Owner

CACI; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI, a leader in radar and sensor technologies, seeks a Systems Engineer - Product Lead to drive software design and SAR processing advancements in a mission-critical environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate algorithms into robust applications, and engage government customers to shape product roadmaps.

You will partner with experts in radar and E/O fields, grow toward program management responsibilities, and mentor engineers while delivering high-quality software across the

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field; four years of software or signals processing experience in lieu of a degree; or military background.
• 7+ years of related software or systems engineering experience.
• Interest in learning remote sensing technologies.
• Proven experience with a programming language (Python, C++, Rust, or similar).
• Familiarity developing in Linux and/or in a cloud environment (AWS preferred).
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex, mission-critical software systems.
• Excellent communication skills and interest in customer interaction, strategic planning, and program leadership.
• Ability to learn quickly, lead teams, and transition into higher level ownership roles.

Responsibilities

• Learn about synthetic aperture radar (SAR) collection and processing techniques.
• Lead the design, development, and optimization of software supporting advanced radar and sensor technologies.
• Collaborate across cross-functional software and algorithm teams to define requirements and integration pathways.
• Translate algorithm definitions and prototypes into robust software applications.
• Collaborate with radar/electro-optical and research scientists to improve image quality.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using modern languages and technologies.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer for future leadership.
• Engage in backlog refinement, feature prioritization, and requirements grooming toward Product Ownership.
• Contribute to program planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

AWS

Linux

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

AWS

Linux

Job description

CACI, a leader in radar and sensor technologies, seeks a Systems Engineer - Product Lead to drive software design and SAR processing advancements in a mission-critical environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate algorithms into robust applications, and engage government customers to shape product roadmaps.

You will partner with experts in radar and E/O fields, grow toward program management responsibilities, and mentor engineers while delivering high-quality software across the