Senior Project Engineer

About the role

CACI is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join its team in Melbourne, Florida. The role supports the development and delivery of advanced RF hardware, firmware and software products, applying a background in product and project management to drive schedules, coordinate resources, track execution and manage budgets. It is a full-time regular position with up to 10% travel to the continental US.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, risk assessments, resource plans and mitigation strategies, and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead product lifecycle activities from new product introduction through production ramp, sustainment, continuous improvement and end-of-life, keeping execution on time and on budget.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Translate high-level product and engineering requirements into actionable technical direction for manufacturing, operations and production teams.
• Coordinate bill of material lead times, assembly priorities and release schedules.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Systems or a related technical discipline).
• 5+ years of project management experience taking products into production.
• Proven experience supporting the full product lifecycle, including NPI, production ramp, sustaining engineering, process optimization and continuous improvement, with hands-on technical involvement.
• Ability to work in cross-functional technical teams and communicate clearly orally, in writing and in presentations.

Required skills

• Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma principles to manufacturing process improvement and sustaining operations.
• Desired: Master's degree in a technical field, a systems engineering mindset, and a Lean Green Belt or Six Sigma certification.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $71,500 - $150,200, depending on location, contract category, experience, skills and education.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• A flexible time-off benefit and access to learning resources.