Systems Engineer- New grads encouraged to apply

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to support the procurement, production, and lifecycle management of critical C5ISR systems. The ideal candidate will provide essential technical expertise to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC), ensuring the readiness and sustainment of military communications and electronic systems. This role involves in-depth analysis, acquisition support, and direct collaboration with various DoD agencies to resolve complex logistical and engineering challenges.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic component functions, applications, assembly, and testing.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and datasheets.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new databases and software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
• B.S. in an engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience working with Army programs in sustainment, particularly CECOM/ILSC and Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).
• Direct experience preparing contract packages (ARPs)
• Experience with current military communications and electronics systems, especially Radio Frequency (RF) communications.
• Proficiency with File Repositories and Knowledge Management applications such as SharePoint, Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), Windchill, or similar systems.
• A working knowledge of lifecycle management principles for military systems.
• Familiarity with the DoD contracting process.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition and Contracting:
• Prepare comprehensive Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs), including market research, source location, and cost estimations.
• Develop and perform Market Research and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) for spot buys and larger efforts.
• Author deliverables such as Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs).
• Engineering and Technical Support:
• Review, develop, and provide recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs),Requests for Variance (RFV), Technical Manuals (TMs), and other technical documents and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to ILSC personnel on assigned weapon systems and support field-level requests to correct system issues.
• Prepare and witness first article and production testing, including the development of test plans and procedures.
• Lifecycle and Sustainment Management:
• Perform trend analyses on failure data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate and provide disposition recommendations for Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) 339s.
• Review obsolescence reports and generate proactive solutions to Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues to ensure system longevity.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees