Job Title: Staff 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: Local
Anticipated Posting End: 7/31/2026
The Opportunity:
This position is for a Staff Systems Engineer. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. The position will primarily support the operations for a software system.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical direction and requirement transparency across development teams
- Performing requirements management including requirements creation, tracking, flow down, coverage, verification tracking, compliance matrices, etc.
- Developing test procedures to formally verify system requirements for sell off events
- Decomposing system requirements and collaborating with multi-disciplined, distributed teams to generate efficient and scalable solutions
- Supporting the development, implementation, and verification of mission capabilities
- Participating in the development and execution of program milestones events such as Customer meetings, internal and formal Government testing events, and discrepancy report (DR) review boards
- Conducting testing events of software solutions and generating Test result documentation
- Supporting operations of software with tasks such as enterprise test events and user integration and onboarding
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS/SCI with Poly
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering field
- At least 5 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
- Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team, fast paced environment
- Ability to develop requirements
- Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
- Ability to develop tracing between requirements, code, and verification
- Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology
- Current IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CISSP, or CASP)
Desired:
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with virtual teams
- Familiarity with Cloud Architectures and deployment requirements for US DoD
- Experience with using automated tests to sell off formal requirement verification
- Experience with government Site Acceptance process and procedures
- Experience in working with software-defined interfaces that use either XML or JSON to both document and implement
- Experience with SATCOM or GEOINT systems
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual teams
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to balance technical requirements with business needs
- Experience in the operational deployment of multi-product baselines and functionality
- Experience with Cameo modeling tools
- Experience developing a software architect using digital tools
- Experience with DOORS or DOOR Next Gen
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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, 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 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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$98,500-$206,800
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.
