Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

CACI is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Chief Engineer to support the EW/ISR Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Program. The Chief Engineer provides engineering leadership and technical vision to a team of systems, software, electrical, network, cyber, and integration engineers to assist the Program Manager in building a system of systems design and architecture to support the our customer's current and future needs for Multi-INT Distributed Operations and Counter ISR&T. The Chief Engineer will also assist the Program Manager in responding to Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and in engaging with the customer to shape future opportunities for the program.

What You'll Get to Do:

As a forward-thinking, technically minded Chief Engineer, you will lead and provide a vision as well as direction to a team of Software, Test, DevOps, and Systems Engineers. The Chief Engineer will lead critical thinking activities relative to system-of-systems designs, integration planning, user-centered design process, implementation/deployment, and process improvement activities across several disciplines including system engineering, software development, configuration management, reporting software build and delivery, risk management, quality assurance, and customer engagement.

The Chief Engineer applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: User Need / Requirements Analysis, Conceptualization, Engineering and Development, Production and Deployment, Operations and Support, and Sunset. This individual will interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations, deriving requirements, leading and participating in technical exchange meetings, and for associated anomalies of systems that we deliver to the warfighter. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, senior engineers, and partners. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed across the portfolio. A large portion of the IMS program involves development of software capabilities which must interact with internal and external components, many of which are developed by 3rd parties. The Chief Engineer must ensure IMS products maintain compatibility with relevant systems and are optimized for interoperable, time-sensitive missions.

• Guide and drive technical collaboration and unification across the projects within the program portfolio

• Ensure sound engineering practices and principles are adhered to across the program portfolio

• Responsible for the program's technology roadmap

• Guide and assist the PM/APM with technical collaboration and coordination with other programs within the division and operating group.

• Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issues

• Assist in conducting a technical evaluations to determine suitability for project implementation

• Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project

• Coordinate the technical approach for projects within the portfolio with interdependencies and/or identify efficient collaborative approaches to ensure sound technical outcomes are achieved

• Lead systems engineering activities for the program, to include providing guidance to project teams throughout the systems engineering phases

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Engineering Process

• Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project

• Make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project

• Plan and develop engineering projects with unique or complex aspects that impact major capabilities of high priority to the program.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Current TS/SCI clearance

• A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related STEM discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience. OR

• A High School Diploma or GED plus fifteen (15) years of general systems engineering experience. OR

• A Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience. OR

• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience.

• Proven Engineering Leadership Capabilities

• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and software APIs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Detailed-orientated individual

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Experience with Internet of Things (IoT) projects or system interoperability at scale

• Deep knowledge of the government Joint Interface Control Document family of specifications

• Experience working on DoD projects and programs

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification (CSEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional certification desired.

What We Can Offer You

• We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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. Learn more here (~~~)

The proposed salary range for this position is

$114,600 - 252,100 USD