Senior Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *The Opportunity:CACI is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will support the development and delivery of advanced RF hardware, firmware, and software products. You will apply your background in product and project management to drive schedules, coordinate resources, track execution, and manage budgets. You’ll work within a creative, innovative, and highly collaborative team that delivers cutting-edge solutions to our customers.Responsibilities:Develop and manage detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, risk assessments, resource plans, and mitigation strategies.Coordinate multiple concurrent projects at varying stages of the product lifecycle.Lead product lifecycle activities from new product introduction (NPI) through production ramp, sustainment, continuous improvement, and end-of-life, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution.Serve as a primary technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.Translate high-level product and engineering requirements into actionable technical direction for manufacturing, operations, and production teams, maintaining awareness of ongoing work to identify gaps, conflicts, and integration risks.Coordinate bill of material (BOM) lead times, assembly priorities, and release schedules.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Systems, or related technical discipline).5+ years of project management experience taking products into production.Proven experience supporting the full product lifecycle, including NPI, production ramp, sustaining engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement, with hands-on technical involvement.Demonstrated ability to convert high-level technical direction into actionable engineering guidance and align technical priorities with available resources and in-flight work.Ability to work effectively in cross-functional technical teams and engage diverse stakeholders using strong interpersonal skills.Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.Experience applying Lean and/or Six Sigma principles to manufacturing process improvement and sustaining operations.Desired:Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.Systems engineering mindset with the ability to understand technical interactions and trade-offs across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, optical, electrical, thermal).Lean Green Belt or Six Sigma certification.-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.The proposed salary range for this position is:$71,500 - $150,200CACI 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr