Systems Engineer III

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CA CI International Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer III in Maryland to apply interdisciplinary engineering skills for DoD systems. You will perform planning, integration, verification, and analyses across the lifecycle and coordinate with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Required 7+ years in systems engineering, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and an active Secret clearance. The role offers local travel up to 10% and broad opportunities for technical documentation and system

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (required).
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning.
• Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and review junior staff work.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases.
• Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies to support system design decisions.
• Support the development of technical baselines and system architecture documentation.
• Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate alternative design approaches.
• Work independently with limited supervision while coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• May manage projects or processes within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Influence others regarding system design, solutions, and procedures.
• Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing.
• Develop technical documentation including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering artifacts.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and other technical and support personnel.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical writing

Independent work

Mentoring

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SysML

Cameo

MagicDraw

DOORS

Jama

Cameo Requirements

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer III

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills to support technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and risk analyses for complex Department of Defense systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Perform technical planning, systems integration, and verification and validation activities for complex solutions or products
• Conduct cost, risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses across all levels of the total system product lifecycle
• Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications
• Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders
• Contribute to system architecture development and technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases
• Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies to support system design decisions
• Support the development of technical baselines and system architecture documentation
• Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate alternative design approaches
• Work independently with limited supervision while coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals
• May manage projects or processes within assigned areas of responsibility
• Influence others regarding system design, solutions, and procedures
• Support integration and test events including development, operational, and acceptance testing
• Develop technical documentation including system specifications, interface control documents, and engineering artifacts
• Apply engineering domain knowledge which may include hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, or other specialized engineering disciplines
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and other technical and support personnel

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret security clearance (required)
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
• Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning
• Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies
• Experience performing trade studies and technical assessments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex technical problems
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Experience coaching and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff

Desired

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience with C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
• Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products and development
• Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 or EIA 632
• Experience with test planning, execution, and technical evaluations
• Familiarity with Agile systems engineering and iterative development approaches
• Previous experience supporting government program offices
• Experience with hardware/software interface design and documentation
• Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts

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

$90,300 - 189,600 USD

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.