Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) — Mission-Critical & Automation

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to tackle complex challenges, integrate diverse systems, and design software-enabled solutions to enhance mission outcomes. This full-time role is based in Sterling, VA, with potential in other CACI facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, 3+ years in systems engineering, and experience in software integration, automation, and technical writing. In-person work at Sterling, travel up to 10% locally.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in-person at CACI facilities in Sterling, VA, Sarasota, FL, or Denver, CO.
• At least 3 years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, systems integration, solution architecture, or related fields.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with mission management applications or enterprise data integration.
• Experience integrating software applications, enterprise systems, APIs, databases, and distributed technologies.
• Familiarity with system testing and automated application testing frameworks.
• Strong grasp of systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle.
• Experience designing or implementing automation for operational efficiency.
• Advanced technical writing skills, including architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Solve intricate technical problems with a systems-oriented approach and document solutions.
• Communicate across engineering, operations, and leadership to support sustained systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation, integration, and continuous improvement while managing priorities.

Skills

Security clearance

Systems engineering

Agile methodologies

Software integration

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Automation design

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to tackle complex challenges, integrate diverse systems, and design software-enabled solutions to enhance mission outcomes. This full-time role is based in Sterling, VA, with potential in other CACI facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, 3+ years in systems engineering, and experience in software integration, automation, and technical writing. In-person work at Sterling, travel up to 10% locally.