Systems Engineer Lead

Job Title: Systems Engineer Lead Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity:  Lead systems engineering efforts supporting intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems for Department of Defense customers. As a Systems Engineer Lead, you will:  Lead technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and cost/risk analyses for complex intelligence, EW, and cyber systems  Perform requirements analysis, architecture trade studies, and capability mapping across tactical and enterprise C5ISR systems  Develop technical baselines and system architecture documentation for defense intelligence programs  Lead functional analysis, timeline analysis, and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications  Coordinate with government program offices to ensure system interoperability and integration  Support systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle from concept through disposal  Responsibilities:  Lead interdisciplinary engineering teams in the development and integration of non-IT engineering systems including hardware, communications, cyber, electrical, and mechanical solutions  Conduct system-level verification and validation activities including test planning, test execution, and analysis  Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), system architecture documents, and technical performance measures  Support Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews  Perform supportability and effectiveness analyses to optimize total system performance  Apply systems engineering standards and processes per IEEE 15288, EIA 632, or DoD systems engineering guidelines  Ensure logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints  Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives, DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) product development, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) compliance activities  Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior systems engineers  Interface with Government customers, program managers, and cross-functional technical teams  Qualifications:  Required:   Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (required)  Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline  10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering  Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning for complex DoD systems  Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies  Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management  Knowledge of C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture  Experience with systems engineering tools for requirements management, modeling, or architecture development  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to perform trade studies and technical assessments  Excellent technical writing and communication skills with ability to develop technical documentation  Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Government customers and cross-functional teams  Desired:   International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) CSEP or ESEP certification  Experience with Army intelligence and electronic warfare programs  Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw  Familiarity with DoDAF architecture products and development  Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards  Experience with CMOSS/MORA interface standards and VPX architectures  Knowledge of DevSecOps, Agile systems engineering, and iterative development approaches  Experience with AI/ML integration into intelligence systems  Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity authorization processes  Familiarity with Multi-INT integration concepts  Knowledge of cloud architectures and hybrid system designs  Previous experience supporting government program offices  Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements  Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts  - What You Can Expect:  A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and developmen