Systems Engineer

CACI International•Springfield, VA

1d•$79,400 - $162,700•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and integration support for mission-critical systems and operations in Springfield, Virginia. The role serves as a technical interface among software development teams, government customers, SETA representatives, and 24×7 mission operations personnel. The engineer supports operational systems, coordinates software integration and deliveries, troubleshoots technical issues, analyzes system performance, and collaborates across engineering and operational organizations. The position supports mission-critical operations across geographically separated locations, delivering specialized communications capabilities to users worldwide. Occasional after-hours coordination and escalation may be required to support mission needs.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a minimum of a CI polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent applicable experience.
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software integration, or technical engineering support within a complex operational environment.
Experience supporting software development, integration, testing, deployment, or sustainment activities.
Experience coordinating technical activities across software development teams, engineering organizations, government customers, and operational stakeholders.
Ability to investigate technical issues, assess operational impacts, coordinate troubleshooting, and communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, including operating systems, networking, databases, virtualization, and software applications.
Experience with configuration management, change management, issue tracking, and software release processes.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to independently manage concurrent engineering activities and priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documentation, status reports, and briefings.
Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused operational environment with evolving customer priorities and technical requirements.
Willingness to support occasional after-hours operational anomalies and mission-critical activities as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting NRO, NGA, or other intelligence community mission systems.
Familiarity with NRO System Integration Standards (NSIS), including engineering milestones, integration activities, technical reviews, and associated documentation.
Experience supporting 24×7 mission operations or other high-availability operational environments.
Experience coordinating software releases, integration testing, operational acceptance, and system readiness assessments.
Experience working directly with software developers to investigate defects, evaluate system behavior, and coordinate technical resolutions.
Experience using SQL to query databases, analyze operational data, troubleshoot issues, or generate technical reports.
Experience developing or modifying Python scripts for data analysis, automation, troubleshooting, or operational reporting.
Experience with data analytics, trend analysis, performance metrics, and technical reporting.
Experience developing or maintaining Excel VBA macros or other tools to automate reporting and data processing.
Familiarity with Agile software development practices, Jira, Confluence, and other engineering collaboration tools.
Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, interface analysis, verification and validation, and operational test and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities across development teams and operational environments.
Serve as a primary technical interface among software developers, government customers, SETA representatives, Tier 1 operators, Tier 2 maintainers, and mission stakeholders.
Review, schedule, and deconflict software deliveries, system maintenance, and engineering activities to minimize operational impact and maintain mission continuity.
Assess system readiness for software deliveries, identify technical risks and dependencies, and brief customer leadership before integration and deployment milestones.
Investigate operational anomalies, assess system behavior, coordinate troubleshooting with developers and maintainers, and track issues through resolution.
Analyze system performance, operational metrics, incident trends, and recurring issues to identify risks and recommend improvements to reliability and mission effectiveness.
Develop and deliver weekly, monthly, and ad hoc technical reports covering performance analysis, engineering status, operational readiness, and risk assessments.
Review technical documentation, software release notes, test results, and operational procedures for technical accuracy and implementation readiness.
Track, prioritize, and coordinate system discrepancies, enhancement requests, configuration changes, and technical issues across engineering and development organizations.
Develop and present monthly Program Management Review (PMR) content highlighting accomplishments, technical progress, operational impacts, and risks.
Author, review, and maintain operational and engineering guidance for internal teams and mission partners.
Support operational troubleshooting and anomaly resolution, including occasional after-hours coordination and escalation as mission needs require.
Collaborate across geographically separated sites to improve engineering processes, system reliability, operational efficiency, and mission execution.