Senior Systems Engineer

About the role

CACI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support an Army Product Manager on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role provides systems engineering support on assigned programs, with a focus on integrating Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) systems onto ground maneuver vehicle platforms, and managing Engineering Change Proposals in the technical baseline. Active Secret clearance is required to start.

Key responsibilities

• Manage systems engineering activities: requirements and functional analyses, design solution formulation, systems analysis and control, and systems architecture products.
• Translate quantified needs into system performance parameters and identify system/item configurations.
• Serve as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of the assigned program and perform top-level design, development, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting.
• Formulate and issue systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones, and give expert advice on critical programs and technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, interface requirements and engineering changes.
• Take part in contract post-award briefings, program reviews, design reviews and IPTs as project engineer and/or technical expert.
• Evaluate design efforts, review test plans, procedures and reports, and assess system performance against specifications and field performance.
• Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations, run configuration audits, and brief the Army Product Manager on potential courses of action.

Required profile

• BS in Systems Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, able to lead engineering efforts with minimal government oversight.
• Prior experience supporting DOD organizations.
• Active SECRET clearance.
• Desired: MS in Systems Engineering or Systems Management and 15+ years of relevant experience, and prior experience supporting Army programs ACAT III and above.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and implementation across the Army/DOD acquisition life cycle.
• Knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, IPPD and IPT management.
• Experience with electro-optical/FLIR systems.
• Mechanical engineering experience in heat transfer and stress analysis due to vibration and shock.

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $113,200 - $237,800, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• A flexible time-off benefit and access to learning resources.