System Engineer with Software Experience-TS/SCI with Poly

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 131,800 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a System Engineer with Software Experience at the TS/SCI with Poly level for roles around the Fort Meade area. The position emphasizes SE/SET A experience to support national defense initiatives and involves leading system requirements, architecture-driven design, and cross-discipline coordination.

The role requires multiple years of SE leadership, strong Python and Linux skills, and the ability to work within DoDAF/SOA frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Software.
• Proficient in Python.
• Ability to navigate and troubleshoot issues in Linux.
• Familiarity with how the operating system functions and ability to navigate via CLI.
• IT Know-How spinning up virtual machines.
• Years of Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts: Level 2: 14 years – or 19 years with no BS.
• Level 3: 20 years – or 25 years with no BS.

Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems compatible with defined architectures (DoDAF, SOA).
• Assist with development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from CCB, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews requiring cross-discipline coordination.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities based on evaluation of development and operational considerations.
• Allocate real-time process and error budgets to systems and subsystem components.
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
• Define methods, processes, and evaluation criteria to verify systems against requirements in a written plan.
• Develop system design solutions that satisfy requirements and functional analysis.
• Review and provide input to WBS, work packages, and the integrated master plan.
• Develop system engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, ICDes, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents.
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to configuration between groups throughout the life cycle.
• Derive understanding of stakeholder needs and derive lower-level requirements that are complete, correct, and verifiable.
• Support approval of system definitions (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures) as a common reference for hardware and software developers.
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services and related security mechanisms.

Skills

Python

Linux CLI

Virtual Machines

System Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

System Engineer with Software Experience-TS/SCI with Poly

Job Category

Engineering

Time Type

Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type

Regular

Percentage of Travel Required

None

Type of Travel

Local

The Opportunity

CACI is looking for talented Systems Engineers (SE) with software experience in/around the Fort Meade, Maryland area. You’ll use your Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) experience to support the customer’s strategy for advancing national defense goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
• Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
• Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.
• Allocate real-time process and error budgets to systems and subsystem components.
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
• Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan.
• Develop system design solutions that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis.
• Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structures, work packages, and the integrated master plan.
• Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.
• Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle.
• Derive an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred, and implied as essential to system effectiveness from system requirements.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable.
• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers.
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Nonrepudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, access control, hashing, key management, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BS) degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Software.
• Proficient in Python.
• Ability to navigate and troubleshoot issues in Linux.
• Familiarity with how the operating system functions and ability to navigate via CLI.
• IT Know-How spinning up virtual machines.
• Years of Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts:
• Level 2: Fourteen (14) years’ experience efforts – or nineteen (19) years’ experience with no BS.
• Level 3: Twenty (20) years’ experience – or twenty-five (25) years’ experience with no BS.

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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.

$131,800 - $290,000

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.