Systems Engineer

CACI • 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

Benefits

• flexible benefits that support a healthy work-life balance
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees