General Engineering

Job Title: Chief 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: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES)
contract provides prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite
operations centers (SOCs), and support services. The contract performs satellite
ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development,
integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but
not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support
Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

* The Chief Engineer serves as the lead technical authority for all HADES
engineering activities, ensuring technical integrity, disciplined systems
engineering, and compliance across Ground Control, Ground Support, Jaguar,
and hybrid cloud mission systems.

* This role defines and maintains the technical baseline, leads engineering
execution, and ensures system performance across multi mission ground
architectures.

* The Chief Engineer collaborates with internal and external mission partners
to ensure integrated, modernized, and mission ready ground system
capabilities.

* The position provides technical leadership across development, integration,
verification/validation, cybersecurity alignment, and sustainment
engineering.

* The Chief Engineer ensures all work adheres to structured engineering
processes supporting mission assurance and system availability.

Responsibilities:

* Serve as the lead technical authority overseeing architecture, engineering
execution, technical baselines, and systems integration across all HADES PWS
elements.

* Develop and maintain the Systems Engineering Management Plan, including SE
processes, roles, responsibilities, verification and validation approach,
metrics, tools, and technical workflows.

* Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, ensuring disciplined
systems engineering methods are applied throughout ground system development
and sustainment.

* Direct engineering solution development, modernization activities, and
integration across heterogeneous ground systems and hybrid cloud
architectures.

* Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, engineering
assessments, and performance evaluation activities.

* Oversee software sustainment, cloud modernization, DevSecOps integration, and
compatibility across mission partner systems.

* Coordinate technical activities across Ground Control, Ground Support,
Jaguar, IDIQ task orders, and external mission partners.

* Guide integration, testing, verification, and validation processes to ensure
mission critical readiness.

* Support cybersecurity alignment across engineering activities in coordination
with cybersecurity leads and accreditation authorities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Extensive engineering experience supporting DoD ground systems, hybrid cloud

* Ten or more years leading systems engineering, integration, software
development, cloud modernization, or ground architecture programs.

* Deep knowledge of system availability requirements, sustainment engineering,
software and hardware integration, and multi mission ground architectures.

* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and
coordinate technical activities across complex mission environments.

* Experience developing SE artifacts including SEMP, architecture
documentation, verification plans, and performance metrics.

Desired:

* Advanced engineering certifications or education in systems engineering,
aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or related fields.

* Experience with DevSecOps, cloud native architectures, mission system
modernization, and cross domain integrations.

* Familiarity with SSC/SYD89 mission environments, RSC operations, or hybrid
cloud ground systems.

* Experience serving as chief engineer or technical authority on large scale
ground system programs.

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$108,900 - $239,500

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.