Senior Systems Engineer
$98.5k - $206.8kCACI International
Senior Systems Engineer
We are seeking a Senior System Engineer. This position is onsite in Herndon, VA. You will work with customer analysts to deeply understand daily workflows, operational challenges, and mission needs. A critical part of your role will be translating ambiguous user needs into concrete technical specifications for AI/ML models. You will bridge the gap between the customer's mission domain and our software engineering and AI teams to ensure solutions genuinely address operational pain points.
This position offers the opportunity to impact mission operations directly by serving as the voice of the customer throughout the development lifecycle, with additional opportunities to define data pipelines, create UX mockups, and shape system architecture. Responsibilities:
- Elicit and define stakeholder needs through direct user engagement.
- Translate stakeholder needs into AI model performance requirements and system specifications.
- Define data pipelines for AI/ML development and deployment, including multi-network data sourcing, feature engineering, secure data transfer, and establishing data governance with stakeholders.
- Develop UI/UX mockups based on user interactions to facilitate AI-enabled capabilities and operational workflows.
- Perform end-to-end requirements management including creation, decomposition, traceability, flow-down, verification tracking, and compliance matrices. Develop and execute test procedures to verify AI/ML model performance and system requirements; generate formal test documentation.
- Support the development, integration, and validation of AI-enabled capabilities by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in program milestone events including customer meetings, government testing events, and discrepancy report review boards.
Qualifications: Required:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, IT, or related engineering field
- At least 8 years of professional experience working in software development or systems engineering
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engagement with virtual teams Effective cross-organizational communicator with the ability to work well in a small team and fast paced agile environment
- Deep ability to translate mission requirements into AI/ML model performance specifications including detection rates, false alarm thresholds, feature engineering requirements, and operational constraints
- Ability to mentor other Engineers
- Ability to manage requirements to include requirements traceability
- Ability to develop test procedures that verify requirements
- Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile Software Development Methodology Ability to work at an off-site location
- TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
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.
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