Systems Engineer Lead

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of integrity

Environment of trust

Job summary

CACl expects a Systems Engineer Lead to guide cross‑functional teams in designing and integrating DoD intelligence, EW, and cyber systems. You will drive requirements analysis, architecture trade studies, and verification activities across the full lifecycle.

Master's degree plus 10+ years in systems engineering and a TS/SCI eligibility are required. Strong writing and communication skills, and collaboration with government customers are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DoD systems integration and lifecycle processes.
• Proficient in requirements analysis and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams in the development and integration of non-IT engineering systems including hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, and mechanical solutions.
• Conduct system-level verification and validation activities including test planning, test execution, and analysis.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including requirements specifications, ICDs, system architecture documents, and technical performance measures.
• Support Engineering Review Boards, TIMs, and program milestone reviews.
• Perform supportability and effectiveness analyses to optimize total system performance.
• Apply IEEE 15288, EIA 632, or DoD SE guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Systems thinking

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Systems/Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Cameo

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer Lead

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

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The Opportunity:

Lead systems engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Systems Engineer Lead, you will:

• Lead technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and cost/risk analyses for complex intelligence, EW, and cyber systems
• Perform requirements analysis, architecture trade studies, and capability mapping across tactical and enterprise C5ISR systems
• Develop technical baselines and system architecture documentation for defense intelligence programs
• Lead functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications
• Coordinate with government program offices to ensure system interoperability and integration
• Support systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle from concept through disposal

Responsibilities:

• Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams in the development and integration of non-IT engineering systems including hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, and mechanical solutions
• Conduct system-level verification and validation activities including test planning, test execution, and analysis
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), system architecture documents, and technical performance measures
• Support Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews
• Perform supportability and effectiveness analyses to optimize total system performance
• Apply systems engineering standards and processes per IEEE 15288, EIA 632, or DoD systems engineering guidelines
• Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) product development, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliance activities
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior systems engineers
• Interface with Government customers, program managers, and cross-functional technical teams

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (required)
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• 10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
• Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning for complex DoD systems
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies
• Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management
• Knowledge of C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture
• Experience with systems engineering tools for requirements management, modeling, or architecture development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to perform trade studies and technical assessments
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to develop technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Government customers and cross-functional teams

Desired:

• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) CSEP or ESEP certification
• Experience with Army intelligence and electronic warfare programs
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw
• Familiarity with DoDAF architecture products and development
• Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards
• Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, Agile systems engineering, and iterative development approaches
• Experience with AI/ML integration into intelligence systems
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity authorization processes
• Familiarity with Multi-INT integration concepts
• Knowledge of cloud architectures and hybrid system designs
• Previous experience supporting government program offices
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements
• 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.