Systems Engineer

CACI International•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a motivated and mission-focused Systems Engineer to join our growing team in Springfield, Virginia. In a dynamic environment with evolving customer needs and operational priorities, success in this role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. CACI has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by The Washington Post, and our leadership continues to earn industry recognition through repeated Wash100 awards. We offer flexible benefits that support a healthy work-life balance. Support mission-critical operations across two geographically separated locations, delivering specialized communications to users worldwide Collaborate daily with Tier 1 operators, Tier 2 maintainers, customers, and mission partners in a fast-paced operational environment Serve as a primary point of contact for software deliveries, coordinating across multiple development teams and mission stakeholders Lead scheduling and deconfliction of mission-impacting activities to maintain operational continuity Drive improvements in engineering rigor and operational efficiency by identifying and implementing process enhancements

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (eligibility for higher-level polygraph preferred)
Demonstrated experience in a mission operations environment with an understanding of high-tempo operational demands
Familiarity with NRO System Integration Standards (NSIS), including milestones, documentation, and review processes
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent software deliveries
Excellent communication, coordination, and troubleshooting abilities
Experience with configuration management and change management processes
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience supporting NRO missions)
Solid understanding of IT fundamentals, including hardware, software, networking, databases, and virtualized environments
Experience briefing customer leadership on system readiness and program status
Self-starter with a strong desire to learn, improve, and contribute to mission success

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or maintaining Excel macros (e.g., Visual Basic for Applications - VBA)
Familiarity with NRO and NGA ground and space systems
Experience in system integration, software fielding, or operational test and evaluation environments

Responsibilities

Review, schedule, and coordinate developer activities on operational systems to minimize mission impact
Brief decision-makers on system readiness for software deliveries ahead of key milestones
Develop and present monthly Program Management Review (PMR) content, highlighting accomplishments, progress, and risks
Provide weekly status reports and summaries to customer stakeholders
Review technical documentation and coordinate feedback to developers in support of recurring software releases
Track, prioritize, and manage system issues and enhancement requests to ensure timely resolution
Produce weekly, monthly, and ad hoc system performance analysis reports; identify trends and recommend improvements
Support real-time operations by fielding after-hours anomaly calls, troubleshooting with operators, and escalating issues as needed
Author, review, and publish operational and engineering guidance for internal teams and mission partners
Collaborate with cross-site teams to improve system performance, reliability, and mission execution