Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Colorado Springs is seeking a Systems Engineer to deliver technical oversight across concept to verification for critical hardware and software systems. You will guide requirements, design and integration efforts with customer-focused outcomes.

The role emphasizes test planning, risk analysis, and execution of program milestones while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years in software development, RF/electrical engineering, or systems engineering.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Strong cross-organizational communication in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to develop requirements and test procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and methods.
• Clear understanding of testing principles and design for test.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction across multi-disciplinary development teams.
• Decompose system requirements and collaborate with distributed teams to create scalable solutions.
• Perform requirements management including tracking, flow down, and verification.
• Develop test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell-off events.
• Support the development, implementation and verification of mission capabilities.
• Lead testing events and generate test result documentation.
• Create technical baseline artifacts and identify technical risks for mitigation.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Cross-functional communication

Requirements engineering

Test procedures development

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Ability to manage multiple projects

Willingness to learn new technology

Excellent communication and analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cameo

GitLab

Atlassian

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 10/24/2026

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer who is passionate about working closely with customers to solve difficult mission critical challenges delivering complex hardware and software systems. In this important role, you will provide technical oversight for the lifecycle of projects including concepts, requirements, design, integration, and verification. As technical knowledge and organizational understanding increases, you will lead projects through the lifecycle, ensuring customer satisfaction and mission success.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and coordination across multi-disciplinary development teams
• Decomposing system requirements and collaborating with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions
• Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc.
• Work with others to develop test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
• Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
• Participating in the development and execution of program milestone events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
• Lead testing events of software solutions and generating test result documentation
• Generate technical baseline artifacts
• Identify technical risk and participate in risk analysis and mitigation

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related engineering field
• At least 2 years of professional experience working in software development, RF/electrical engineering or systems engineering
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team, fast paced environment
• Ability to develop requirements
• Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Work closely with other team members
• Passionate about fostering good engineering practices and processes. Willingness to learn new technology and approaches.
• Understanding of testing principles and design for test capabilities.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with an eye for detail and thoroughness

Desired

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
• Experience with telemetry and satellite communications
• MBSE modeling
• Experience with the Cameo systems toolset
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
• Experience with Gitlab
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite
• Understanding and experience with computer networking

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

$69,100-$141,500

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.