Senior Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc

Lead systems engineering for an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Engage in complex systems spanning software, data, and infrastructure.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,100 - $172,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in systems engineering, including requirements management, interface definition, and verification and validation (V&V) for complex software-intensive systems. Possesses strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills, essential for coordinating with government engineers and delivery teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

TS/SCI Security ClearanceSystems Engineering ExperienceRequirements ManagementVerification And Validation (V&V)Technical Writing

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Hard Skills

Requirements AnalysisSystem Design DocumentationEngineering ArtifactsInterface Control DocumentationEngineering Trade StudiesRisk AssessmentsTest ExecutionStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringBachelor's Degree In Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Government ProgramsEngineering StandardsCross-System Dependencies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead requirements analysis, decomposition, and traceability from mission needs to delivered capability
Define and manage system interfaces, interface control documentation, and cross-system dependencies
Develop and maintain system design documentation, engineering artifacts, and technical baselines
Lead verification and validation planning and support test execution across releases
Perform engineering trade studies and risk assessments; recommend courses of action
Coordinate engineering activities with Government engineers, delivery teams, and external programs
Mentor mid-level and junior systems engineers and enforce engineering standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

TS/SCI Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted)
8+ years of systems engineering experience on complex software-intensive systems
Demonstrated experience with requirements management, interface definition, and V&V
Experience supporting Government programs through engineering reviews and technical baselines
Strong technical writing and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to work on-site at a Government facility

Benefits

Comp & perks

A culture of integrity
Unique flexible time off benefit
Robust learning resources
Comprehensive benefits such as healthcare,
wellness, financial, retirement,
family support, continuing education, and time off benefits