Systems Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
CACI seeks a talented Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Solutions Group, within the National Security and Innovative Solutions Sector.
What you'll Get To Do:
This individual will participate in the sustainment and modification of the NOPS LANCE system supporting satellite on-orbit and launch activities. Responsible for the engineering, integration, and implementation of projects in support of the sustainment and evolution of the NOPS mission control and administrative systems. NOPS SEs are responsible for project oversight activities such as requirement identification, design conception, development efforts, testing, integration, and maintenance. Involves daily and direct government customer support including attending meetings, conducting meetings, and presenting briefings. Applicant would be required to coordinate with numerous personnel including engineering staff, management, operators, and vendors. Experience with on-orbit satellite operations, booster launch events, and the AFSCN is desired. Other general areas of responsibility include:
More About the Role:
- Leader supporting Office of Space Launch NOPS mission, operations personnel, and infrastructure.
- Maintain awareness of system requirements and any complaints to identify areas of concern or improvement
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and transparency
- Works with the enterprise to solve mission challenges with processes and technology including hardware, software, databases, operating systems, and networks.
- Maintains systems operations, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance
- Provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plan for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommend alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph, will consider without a poly if willing to take one
- 5 years systems engineering experience
- Bachelor's Degree in systems engineering or engineering related field
- Familiarity with satellite command and control systems
- Be a team player and work in a genuinely collaborative team environment
- Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic
- Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of launch vehicle and satellite launch ascent, test, and on-orbit operational processes, practices, and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other Government agencies and mission partners
- Desire to work in a fast paced, mission-focused environment
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To have:
- NRO experience
- 5 years launch or systems engineering experience
- Thorough knowledge of Government launch policy and procedures
- Experience with agile management tools
- Thorough understanding of Government Satellite Vehicle launch and on-orbit interface requirements
What We Can Offer You:
- We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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, geographic location, 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. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and, life insurance, retirement and savings.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$71,300.00 - $146,200.00
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.