Systems Engineer Senior

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Sterling, VA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join a DoD program focused on a mission-critical capability. You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers to support design, development, and test phases, driving robust system solutions.

The role emphasizes architecture, integration, verification, and validation across disciplines, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to contract deliverables. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience, of which minimum of 5 years with be directly in systems engineering
• Demonstrated expertise with architecture, design, development, integration, test phases of system engineering
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross disciplinary engineering teams
• Expertise creating and reviewing contract deliverable documentation, including technical documentation

Responsibilities

• Applying interdisciplinary engineering skills in the technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for the complex solutions we will provide our customer.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team consisting of communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domain knowledge to drive a successful product
• Decompose the requirements allocated to your system, into lower requirements for development assignment
• Develop requirements verification test matrices

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer Senior

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: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity

CACI seeks a motivated systems engineering ready to apply their skills and knowledge and willing to learn additional skills. This CACI program supports the development of a mission critical capability in the DoD sphere. The successful candidate will work with cross-disciplinary engineers (RF, electrical, mechanical) engineers to support design, manufacture, development, and test phases of this program.

Responsibilities

• Applying interdisciplinary engineering skills in the technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, risk and supportability and effectiveness analyses for the complex solutions we will provide our customer.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team consisting of communications, cyber, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or other specialized engineering domain knowledge to drive a successful product
• Decompose the requirements allocated to your system, into lower requirements for development assignment
• Develop requirements verification test matrices

Qualifications

Required

• BA/BS or equivalent experience, of which minimum of 5 years with be directly in systems engineering
• Demonstrated expertise with architecture, design, development, integration, test phases of system engineering
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross disciplinary engineering teams
• Expertise creating and reviewing contract deliverable documentation, including technical documentation

Desired

• Experience in the development and test of RF based systems
• Experience with MBSE tools
• Experience creating customer documentation
• Experience communicating with executive leadership
• Interest in mentoring/coaching junior systems engineers

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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$82,100-$172,400

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.