Systems Engineer - Project Engineering Support

CACI•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Systems Engineer - Project Engineering Support will lead teams of engineers executing complex engineering projects and oversee the creation, development, and implementation of system designs. The role is responsible for ensuring that work is completed with high quality and on schedule. It requires strong knowledge and skills within a technical or professional discipline, along with a broad understanding of other areas within the program or project. The position is full-time and regular, with up to 25% travel within the continental United States. No clearance is required to start, but the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. The proposed salary range is $69,100–$141,500.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) systems engineering.
Experience communicating with senior leadership through presentations, white papers, staff meetings, and daily correspondence.
Experience managing hardware and software projects.
Experience ensuring engineering projects, initiatives, and processes conform to established organizational policies and objectives.
Experience coordinating and directing project plans to accomplish desired objectives.
Experience maintaining relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Experience with configuration management, drafting, testing, and network engineering processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with Satellite Control Network (SCN) systems.
Radio-frequency antenna experience.
Experience with Microsoft or Linux servers.
Network modeling experience.
Confidence in making high-level decisions.
Ability to think critically under pressure.
Strong attention to detail.
Desire to learn.
Effective and professional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of engineers executing complex engineering projects.
Oversee the creation, development, and implementation of system designs.
Ensure work is completed with high quality and on schedule.
Communicate frequently with senior leadership through presentations, white papers, staff meetings, and daily correspondence.
Manage hardware and software projects.
Ensure engineering projects, initiatives, and processes conform to established organizational policies and objectives.
Coordinate and direct project plans to accomplish desired objectives.
Maintain strong relationships with government customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Work with configuration management, drafting, testing, and network engineering processes.