Systems Engineer / Product Owner

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer / Product Owner Proxy to support a counter-unmanned aircraft systems mission. You will bridge stakeholder intent, systems engineering rigor, portfolio strategy, and agile execution to deliver mission-focused capabilities.

The role requires TS clearance and 5+ years in systems engineering, plus 2+ years as a Product Owner, working in Agile environments. Join a cross-functional team at CACI to drive roadmap initiatives, manage backlogs, and collaborate with test

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• 2+ years of experience as a Product Owner in Agile development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related field.
• Experience in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments.
• Familiarity with standard Systems Engineering V processes and lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across the system lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to support system lifecycle processes.
• Apply systems engineering principles to day-to-day product ownership.
• Act as the technical voice of the customer for the Agile team.
• Own and manage the product backlog with clear acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with Scrum Master, POs, developers, and Program Management.
• Lead backlog refinement and sprint planning alignment.
• Support portfolio roadmap initiatives and capabilities.
• Coordinate with test engineers and hardware/software teams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Product Owner

Agile / Scrum / SAFe

Requirements development

V‑life cycle processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SysML

Cameo

MagicDraw

UAF

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer/Product OwnerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: Top SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Local* * *

The Opportunity:

Join CACI as a Systems Engineer / Product Owner Proxy and contribute to a dynamic counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission that directly impacts Army warfighters. In this role, you will apply systems engineering skill sets to serve as the technical and mission-focused POP for an agile team, bridging stakeholder intent, systems engineering rigor, portfolio strategy, and agile execution. This role is accountable for driving portfolio roadmap initiatives and capabilities, translating operational and system requirements into executable agile work, and ensuring alignment across architecture, integration, verification, and delivery.

The Systems Engineer/ Product Owner operates at the intersection of systems engineering, software and hardware development, operations, and program leadership, ensuring delivered capabilities meet mission objectives, technical constraints, quality standards, and contractual commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a vibrant team of engineers in a culture that values information sharing and teamwork.
• Provide systems engineering support for system lifecycle processes and activities
• Apply systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes as a core part of day-to-day product ownership responsibilities
• Act as the technical voice of the customer for the Agile team
• Own and manage the product backlog for an Agile team, ensuring prioritization based on mission value, requirements, risk, dependencies, and technical readiness
• Collaborate with Scrum Master, other POs, developers, and Program Management to support sprint and release planning
• Lead backlog refinement to ensure sprint backlogs are prioritized and tickets are groomed with clear, verifiable acceptance criteria
• Support management of portfolio roadmap initiatives and capabilities for the assigned product or value stream
• Collaborate with Test Team to align development with verification and validation strategies, planning, and execution
• Perform systems-level analysis to support prioritization, trade studies, and technical decision-making
• Coordinate with test engineers, systems engineers, operations and field support, hardware and software developers, and adjacent programs.

Qualifications:

• Current Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile development as a Product Owner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments.
• Experience with the standard Systems Engineering “V” processes and lifecycle.
• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across the system lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage daily activities.

Desired:

• Product Owner (CSPO, SAFe POPM) certification
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
• Experience with hardware–software integrated systems
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software and hardware.
• Familiarity with MBSE practices and tools (e.g., SysML, UAF, Cameo, MagicDraw)
• Experience with C-UAS and/or RF software and hardware systems.
• Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) systems and test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, multimeter etc.)
• Understanding of SDR (Software Defined Radio) systems.
• Experience with SATCOM systems.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence toolset.

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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:

$94,400 - $198,200

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.