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About the Role

CACI is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineer Group 4 to support a mission-critical program focused on combating evolving and emerging threats through advanced engineering, technology innovation, and operational experimentation. This initiative encompasses exploitation and replication activities, operational rehearsal, exercise support, wargaming, counter-system development, and the integration and experimentation of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities. As a recognized technical expert, you will provide engineering leadership and specialized expertise in the design, development, integration, and evaluation of advanced electronic and mechanical systems supporting national security missions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, government customers, and program leadership to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen Warfighter readiness. By joining this team, you will play a key role in advancing the U.S. and its allies' ability to develop, integrate, and apply models and simulations throughout the lifecycle of military and commercial technologies and systems. Your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of future capabilities for the defense community.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical authority and subject matter expert for engineering efforts supporting complex defense and national security programs.
Lead the research, design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of advanced electronic and mechanical systems.
Provide technical guidance and engineering oversight throughout the system development lifecycle, from concept development through deployment and sustainment.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions supporting Modeling & Simulation (M&S), experimentation, operational rehearsal, and wargaming initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend technical approaches to address evolving mission requirements.
Support system architecture development, engineering trade studies, technical risk assessments, and design reviews.
Develop and review engineering documentation, technical reports, requirements, specifications, and test plans.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.
Interface with government customers, program leadership, and external stakeholders to communicate technical recommendations and project status.
Ensure engineering products comply with applicable standards, quality requirements, and security regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline including: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Architectural Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences, Or another accredited engineering or technical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or 15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, integration, testing, or sustainment of complex engineering systems.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government engineering programs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical leadership, and communication skills.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation (M&S)
Digital engineering
Systems engineering
Experimentation
Wargaming
Systems engineering principles
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Systems development lifecycle
Defense acquisition processes
Engineering standards
Advanced technology integration

Location

Up to 10% travel

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or 15 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, or another related technical discipline.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline including: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture or Architectural Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences, Or another accredited engineering or technical discipline.
Master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, or another related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$105,100-$231,100

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family support
Continuing education
Time off benefits
Flexible time off

About the Company

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.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.