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NUWC Lead Engineer

CACI
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Job ID
328216
Job Title: NUWC Lead Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do

Develop and lead strategy for a large intel focused organization for improving and creating processes or systems based on in-depth understanding of customer objectives in combination with market forces, the competitive landscape, and emerging market best practices.

Communicate with parties in and outside of own job function and has responsibility to communicate to the organization including customers, partners, and suppliers.

Review and collaborate with CACI site lead to ensure successful technical execution across all programs in the NUWC portfolio.

Recommend new innovative ideas or approaches for customer’s current requirements as well as conceive solutions to current challenges.

Inform CACI’s Strategic Plan for growth by collaborating to develop a cohesive technology strategy aligned with business pursuits to create competitive advantage in the market.

Participate in analysis of alternatives, task planning, scope definition, and technical risk management to ensure successful program execution.

Generate and support the publication of technical briefs, transition briefs, white papers and proposals.

Support Engineering Review Boards, Program Management Reviews, system demonstrations, formal test events and other technical interchange meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate to develop and execute strategic plans to achieve short-and long-term objectives.

Analyze engineering systems, processes, and projects to maximize efficiency and effectiveness with recommendations to CACI site lead to improve team functionality.

More About the Role

The Engineering SME should be comfortable working with a diverse set of contractors and customer personnel using strong interpersonal skills to contribute to the assessment, integration, testing and fielding of wide-ranging technologies and advanced concepts. Track, manage, and resolve technical issues. This position will serve as the Technical SME role for technical resources across the NUWC program.

Lead the day-to-day execution activities of the Engineering team in conjunction with the Program Manager

Identify technical continuous improvement and project execution efficiencies

Develop and implement improvements to existing processes and practices

Conduct investigation to understand root cause of issues and problems

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or 10 years DoD Engineering Experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a position requiring engineering management expertise
  • Active Secret clearance / ability to obtain TS/SCI
  • Experience supporting NUWC Division Newport
  • Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude
  • Strong customer and user relations skills as well as experience at technical interchange meetings and representing the organization in technical matters
  • Excellent written communication skills, with strong experience developing white papers and technical proposals

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

  • Experience in an engineering management position working with NUWC and/or other IAC MAC customers
  • Experience with NUWC Division Newport code 034
  • Experience working large, system of systems design and development
  • Specific knowledge of the Navy’s full-spectrum Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) addressable market, competitors, technologies, and mission-specific threats
  • Ability and passion to bring vision and innovation to the engineering function. Effective collaboration skills and strategy development with peers and senior leaders. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with senior leadership.

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
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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:

$120,300 - $264,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $120,300 - $264,800

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