Engineering Manager

CACI International • Aurora, CO

13d • $98,500 - $206,800 • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is looking for a servant leader to manage a team of talented engineers on mission-critical programs. This role is designed for an experienced people manager with strong technical background in one of the following: software engineering, AI/ML, systems engineering, or DevSecOps. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of engineers while staying technically engaged to support complex problem-solving and ensure engineering quality.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following domains: - Software engineering and development for complex systems - AI/ML engineering, data science, or algorithm development - Systems engineering for software-intensive projects - DevSecOps, infrastructure engineering, cloud development, or platform engineering
• 1+ years of demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., Engineering Manager, Team Lead, project leadership)
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering efforts using Agile methods and practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to motivate highly skilled teams while maintaining customer focus
• Ability to effectively balance management responsibilities with technical contribution

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field
• Recent formal leadership experience (within the last year)
• Experience directly managing engineers through full performance management cycles
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
• Experience in delivery of systems and/or software releases to customers
• Experience interviewing and building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of engineers across multiple disciplines, fostering their technical and professional growth through regular 1:1 meetings where you deliver feedback, set goals, manage performance, and aid in career development
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, salary planning, and retention of engineering talent
• Support program execution through workforce management and direct program work
• Assist with managing project priorities, timelines, and deliverables, proactively identifying and removing roadblocks
• Employ agile management that adjust to dynamic staffing and program needs
• Lead a diverse staff across multiple disciplines
• Stay current with engineering practices and contribute to technical discussions to ensure quality and adherence to standards
• Work closely with technical leadership, program management, and customer stakeholders to align priorities and ensure successful delivery
• Agile leader duties may include product ownership/management, release management, and removal of team impediments

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager