JIATF 401 System Engineer

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401). The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design integration analysis testing and evaluation of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities. This position requires expertise in systems engineering architecture development systems integration requirements management and operational analysis to ensure the successful development acquisition fielding and sustainment of complex C-UAS systems. The Systems Engineer will leverage Maven Smart System (MSS) Palantir Power BI Python AI-enabled analytical tools and digital engineering methodologies to evaluate system performance assess interoperability manage technical risks and deliver integrated mission capabilities supporting senior military and civilian leadership.

Responsibilities:

Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of C-UAS capabilities including requirements development architecture design integration testing fielding and sustainment.

Utilize Maven Smart System (MSS) Palantir Power BI Python and AI-enabled analytical tools to support technical analysis systems integration operational assessments and decision-making.

Develop and manage system architectures interface requirements functional decompositions and technical baselines supporting integrated C-UAS capabilities.

Analyze system performance interoperability reliability maintainability scalability and operational effectiveness across sensors effectors command and control systems communications networks and supporting infrastructure.

Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including requirements traceability matrices interface control documents (ICDs) system specifications architecture diagrams technical risk assessments and verification plans.

Support operational assessments technology demonstrations developmental testing operational testing experimentation events and capability evaluations.

Collaborate with engineers software developers cyber specialists network engineers data scientists acquisition personnel operators and mission stakeholders to integrate complex technical systems into operational capabilities.

Conduct technical trade studies engineering analyses technology assessments and capability gap analyses supporting acquisition strategies and modernization efforts.

Evaluate emerging technologies AI-enabled capabilities autonomous systems sensor fusion solutions and advanced C-UAS architectures for operational applicability.

Develop dashboards technical reports engineering analyses executive briefings and decision-support products communicating complex technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.

Leverage artificial intelligence and automation technologies to improve systems engineering processes technical analysis and operational decision support.

Identify technical risks integration challenges interoperability issues and engineering solutions throughout system development and deployment.

Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable systems engineering standards cybersecurity requirements configuration management policies and data governance practices.

Maintain awareness of emerging C-UAS technologies systems engineering methodologies digital engineering practices and evolving operational requirements to continuously improve mission capabilities.

Qualifications:

Required:

Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance.

BA/BS with 4 years; AA/AS with 8 years; or HS/GED with 10 years.

Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to the design integration testing or sustainment of complex technical systems.

Experience utilizing Maven Smart System (MSS) Palantir or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.

Experience developing dashboards reports and technical visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.

Working knowledge of Python for automation data analysis scripting or engineering support activities.

Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools machine learning applications or advanced analytics platforms to support engineering analysis and operational decision-making.

Knowledge of systems architecture systems integration interface management requirements development verification and validation (V&V) and configuration management.

Experience developing engineering documentation technical specifications interface control documents (ICDs) system architectures and technical assessments.

Experience supporting system integration interoperability analysis technology evaluations or operational testing.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including the ability to develop technical documentation engineering reports executive briefings and presentation materials.

Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts and technical recommendations to senior military and civilian leadership.

Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering operational cyber acquisition and analytical teams in dynamic mission environments.

Desired:

Experience supporting Department of Defense Intelligence Community Homeland Security or Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) organizations.

Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks such as INCOSE ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering practices.

Experience supporting developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) operational test and evaluation (OT&E) technology demonstrations or capability development initiatives.

Knowledge of C-UAS sensors radars RF systems electro-optical/infrared systems electronic warfare systems command and control architectures communications networks and kinetic/non-kinetic defeat capabilities.

Experience supporting CJADC2 data fusion common operating picture development mission command systems or enterprise systems integration.

Familiarity with cloud-based architectures software-defined networking digital engineering environments AI-enabled systems autonomous systems and enterprise data governance.

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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 development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare wellness financial retirement family support continuing education and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: