Modernization Engineer

Job Overview Job Title: Littoral Combat Ship Modernization Engineer Job Category: Engineering Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US Location: Washington, DC (support PMS 321) We are seeking an LCS Modernization Engineer to provide leadership, communication, and technical skills in systems engineering to support the Littoral Combat Ship Modernization and Sustainment program. The role involves supporting the development of modernization‑related products, conducting shipyard visits, and participating in various modernization reviews and meetings. Responsibilities Support complex marine engineering tasks ranging from concept studies to preliminary, contract, and detailed design, through ship production and delivery Interface directly with clients to provide modernization solutions, recommendations, and ensure complete customer satisfaction Assist in the development of modernization‑related products including Statements of Work, weekly report inputs, flag‑level presentations, point papers, and talking points Develop POM issue papers, advance planning letters, letters of authorization, availability duration analysis, upcoming milestone reports, and other availability, ship, or class‑specific reports, messages, presentations, and correspondence Track pre‑availability and post‑availability milestone completion status for each CNO availability to ensure JFMM milestone compliance and proper advance planning Conduct analysis on milestone completion and develop recommendations for process improvement or updating program elements in NDE Specific duties consist of: Availability Duration Scorecards – put together the overall ADS submission for 321 to include the most significant alterations for individual availabilities, their required installation and testing durations, and any notable impacts to the rest of the availability SURFMEPP Ship Sheets – put together the 321 submissions to include all alterations for LCS availabilities for the next 5 years, including manhours, installation cost, duration, and location Surface Master Planner Support – be part of the 321 representation and provide supporting documentation for the discussion of dock loading, availability timing, and requirements Availability Planning Sheets – provide support for baseline status and weapons systems updates for the team‑wide product weekly Small Business Innovation Research – support the 321 team with development of SBIR projects Any additional support for the government client including fielding plan change approvals, waterfall chart creations, and support for other parts of the team Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Ocean Engineering or Naval Architecture Five years or more of experience in US Navy ship modernization, ship sustainment, marine or ocean engineering Five years or more of experience in the Navy or maritime environment Familiarity with NAVSEA programs Good interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders, projects, and other team members A Secret clearance is the minimum requirement to begin employment; as a requirement of continued employment, you will be required to obtain a Secret clearance Skills in Microsoft Office, and experience with FEA software and AutoCAD Good written and verbal (English) communication skills Familiar with US Navy and regulatory body design standards and criteria Expectation to support in office, WNY, at least 3 days per week Desired Qualifications Experience with American Bureau of Shipping Rules Experience with Military Sealift Command Ships Familiar with 3‑D product model software used during detailed construction Pay Range Proposed salary range for this position: $94,400 - $198,200 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CACI International Inc