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Warfare Systems Engineer

CACI
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2025
Warfare Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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CACI is looking to hire a Warfare Systems Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will provide our clients with expert combat systems technical support for the development of next generation naval vessels. This entails amphibious, aircraft carriers, combatants and other future ship classes across their acquisition program life cycle.

This is a hybrid opportunity and will require you to be located at the Washington Navy Yard 3 days a week on average with weekly/monthly touch points at NSWCDD.

The Primary Focus for this role as the Warfare Systems includes but isn’t limited to:

  • Execute Technical, Manage, and support System Engineering for Warfare Systems Ship Integration to include Navigation, Interior Communication (IC) and Combat systems for Ford Class Carriers.  Provide direct support to the Carrier Warfare System Engineering Manager (SEM) and Ship Design Managers (SDMs).
  • Ensure that the systems engineering and Ship Integration efforts are aligned.  Follow a disciplined Configuration Management (CM) process that assesses the impacts of proposed changes to the architecture, requirements, ship design, and cost. 
  • Execute Headquarter Modification Requests (HMRs) to document the CM changes to the ships baseline.  Involvement in the development and presentation of proposed baseline changes to the Proposed Changed Board (PCB) and to the Configuration Change Board (CCB) for approval by the Program Manager. 
  • Conduct system engineering efforts in the area of ship integration which results in the design and integration of the Warfare Systems aboard the next generation Aircraft Carrier and across all SSDS programs.  Work with stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple System Commands to address ship integration issues with Warfare Systems design and ensure that technical solutions are developed for incorporation into the ship design.
  • This effort is a subset of engineering activities that are managed and coordinated as part of total ship design effort for New Construction Aircraft Carriers, thus requiring coordination and liaison with the other engineering, management, and production activities that includes and not limited to NAVSEA Technical Codes, PMS 379,  SEA 08, NAVWAR, NAVAIR, Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs), SUPSHIP Newport News, Planning Yards, TYCOMs, and Customer Contracted Teams (CCTs) and supporting contractors.


More About the Role:

  • HMR Development and Reports (Weekly)
  • Combined Technical and Financial Reports (Monthly)
  • Quarterly Project Review (Quarterly)
  • SEA05V Weekly SITREP (Weekly)
  • NSWCDD V30 Weekly SITREP (Weekly)

Qualifications:

  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain an Active Secret Clearance
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time
  • Capable of performing design shipchecks onboard MSC and Navy ships
  • Bachelors of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, ABET accredited technical degree or equivalent military combat systems experience
  • Possess solid attention to detail, problem solving, and analytical abilities
  • 7 years of engineering experience, with 6 years of combat systems experience in acquiring, designing, installing, testing, evaluating, operating, or troubleshooting US Navy Combat Systems Suites (either AEGIS or SSDS)
  • Five years of experience performing as an engineering team lead in charge of 10 or more team members
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to market CACI team capabilities
  • Experience briefing complex technical issues to clients and respective decision makers with regards to cost, schedule, performance, and risk

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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.

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:

$89,500-$188,000

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

Salary : $89,500 - $188,000

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