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Systems Engineer III

CACI


Yearly Salary: USD 90300 - 189600
Posted: 17 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Systems Engineer III

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills to support technical planning systems integration verification and validation and risk analyses for complex Department of Defense systems. As a Systems Engineer you will:

  • Perform technical planning systems integration and verification and validation activities for complex solutions or products

  • Conduct cost risk and supportability/effectiveness analyses across all levels of the total system product lifecycle

  • Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer requirements into total systems solutions

  • Perform functional analysis timeline analysis and detailed trade studies to translate customer requirements into technical specifications

  • Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders

  • Contribute to system architecture development and technical documentation

Responsibilities:

  • Apply systems engineering principles across concept design fabrication test installation operation maintenance and disposal phases

  • Perform requirements allocation and interface definition studies to support system design decisions

  • Support the development of technical baselines and system architecture documentation

  • Conduct trade studies and technical analyses to evaluate alternative design approaches

  • Work independently with limited supervision while coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals

  • May manage projects or processes within assigned areas of responsibility

  • Influence others regarding system design solutions and procedures

  • Support integration and test events including development operational and acceptance testing

  • Develop technical documentation including system specifications interface control documents and engineering artifacts

  • Apply engineering domain knowledge which may include hardware communications cyber electrical or other specialized engineering disciplines

  • Interface with customers suppliers and other technical and support personnel

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active Secret security clearance (required)

  • Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline

  • 7 years of professional experience in systems engineering

  • Demonstrated experience with systems integration verification and validation and technical planning

  • Experience with requirements analysis functional decomposition and interface management

  • Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies

  • Experience performing trade studies and technical assessments

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex technical problems

  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision

  • Experience coaching and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff

Desired:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

  • Experience with C5ISR SIGINT EW or intelligence systems architecture

  • Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw

  • Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products and development

  • Understanding of MOSA SOSA and CMOSS open architecture standards

  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS Jama or Cameo Requirements

  • Knowledge of systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 or EIA 632

  • Experience with test planning execution and technical evaluations

  • Familiarity with Agile systems engineering and iterative development approaches

  • Previous experience supporting government program offices

  • Experience with hardware/software interface design and documentation

  • Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts

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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:

$90300 - 189600 USD

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.

Required Experience:

IC


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