Payload Operations Systems Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking a Payload Operations Systems Engineer to support a critical National Security Program. The engineer joins a team of government and contractor professionals supporting continuous operations in a fast-paced environment focused on the customer's space warfighting mission. The role provides integrated assessment and tracking of ongoing operations, with close coordination with internal and external stakeholders and routine development of mission-focused analysis and operational communication. It supports 24x7 operations and requires on-call work, with up to 25% travel across the continental US.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and disseminate Operations Reports and report significant events to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track mission activities and operational developments using advanced monitoring tools, and summarize updates for government customers in real time.
• Support real-world application exercises and develop and use simulation and image analysis tools to analyze satellite operations and predict system behavior.
• Provide critical assistance during satellite launch and early orbit operations, and address challenges or risks affecting mission success.
• Provide detailed inputs for monthly reports and support onboarding of new and enhanced tools.

Required profile

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (required); Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of prior relevant experience working on satellite systems.
• Ability to summarize mission operations and significant events clearly and accurately.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and aptitude to identify issues and lead problem solving.
• Desired: Top Secret/SCI with CI PolyEO/IR sensor competency, mission planning experience, SocetGXP or ENVI expertise, MATLAB literacy, root cause analysis and nonconformance tracking, and proven experience giving daily stand-up briefings to senior stakeholders.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $79,400 - $162,700, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off benefits.
• A culture of integrity, a flexible time off benefit, and learning resources.