Systems Engineer

Opportunity

CACI Is seeking a cleared System Engineer to support an, Army Product Manager at Fort Belvoir, VA, with a focus on counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS). Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
• Apply system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
• Formulate and issue systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
• Provide advice affecting critical programs and technologies
• Serve as subject matter expert for technical aspects of assigned program.
• Perform top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Help translate military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• May participate in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Help evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Review and evaluate system performance against specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
• Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an Secret clearance
• BS Engineering and > 5 years relevant experience
• Manage Systems Engineering on assigned programs with oversight from Senior, Master Mechanical Engineer or Government Engineering lead
• Requires knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• BS Engineering and > 20 years relevant experience OR, MS Engineering Equivalent and > 15 years of experience
• Experience with the integration and deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or Systems (UAV or UAS)
• Experience in the Integration of components on vehicle platforms with understanding ICDs and SWaP requirements
• Subject matter expert for Systems Engineering
• Ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead
• Prior experience supporting an Army Program, Project, or Product Manager

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.