Systems Engineer Las Cruces NM

CACI International • Las Cruces, NM

3d • $73,800 - $155,100

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its OPS team in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The role supports mission operations by designing, integrating, and optimizing system capabilities in a dynamic operational environment. The engineer applies systems engineering practices, mission awareness, and SI/ML-enhanced solutions to improve system performance, ensure functional flow, and strengthen operational readiness. The work supports national mission partners who rely on OPS for timely, accurate, and reliable operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance; the posting specifies TS/SCI with Polygraph as the minimum clearance required to start.
• At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or mission system support.
• Working knowledge of SI/ML concepts and their applicability to operational environments.
• Understanding of mission workflows, system processes, operational rhythms, and functional data flows.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter in fast-paced mission environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting mission-critical operations or legacy programs such as OPS.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, automation frameworks, or cloud-hosted environments.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, Kubernetes, Ansible, or system monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of system readiness processes, integration/test events, and baseline management.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems design, analysis, and integration throughout the full lifecycle of mission system capabilities.
• Support installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operational systems, software components, and mission workflows.
• Conduct system modeling, simulation, and functional flow analysis to optimize mission performance.
• Apply AI/ML approaches to enhance automation, operational insight, and decision-support capabilities.
• Troubleshoot system issues, perform root-cause analysis, and provide real-time operational support.
• Maintain documentation for system interfaces, requirements, operational procedures, and engineering baselines.
• Collaborate with operators and cross-functional teams to ensure system behaviors align with mission needs.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level