System Engineer with Software Experience-TS/SCI with Poly

CACI; Fort Meade (FL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a System Engineer with software experience for the Fort Meade, MD area. You will apply Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) expertise to support the customer’s strategy for advancing national defense goals and objectives.

The role requires a BS in a related field, strong Python and Linux CLI skills, and the ability to derive and manage system requirements. Senior-level experience with DoDAF/SOA and multi-discipline coordination is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Experience with Software.
• Proficient in Python.
• Ability to navigate and troubleshoot issues in Linux.
• Familiarity with operating system fundamentals and CLI navigation.
• IT know-how spinning up virtual machines.
• Years of experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts:
• Level 2: 14 years’ experience or 19 years with no BS; Level 3: 20 years’ experience or 25 years with no BS.

Responsibilities

• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems.
• Assist with development of system requirements and allocation to hardware, software, facility and personnel.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from CCB meetings, design reviews and test reviews.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams to design new capabilities.
• Allocate real-time process and error budgets to systems and subsystems.
• Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions.
• Define verification criteria for systems, subsystems, and work products.
• Develop system design solutions that satisfy requirements and functional analysis.
• Review program and contract work breakdown structures and master plan.
• Develop SE documentation such as SE Plans, ICDs, SRs, and ICDs.
• Interface definition, design and changes to configuration across life cycle.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements.
• Establish definition of system or component under development and gain approvals.
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance and security mechanisms.

Skills

Software experience

Python

Linux CLI

Virtual machines

Systems engineering leadership

DoDAF/SOA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

DoDAF/SOA concepts

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:

Required:

• 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. 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:

$131,800 - $290,000

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.