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About the Role

CACI is seeking an experienced Rapid Reaction Innovation Engineer, SME to support mission innovation, technology integration, and rapid capability development across the Indo-Pacific. This role accelerates the delivery of innovative solutions by bridging operational requirements with engineering, prototyping, experimentation, and fielding activities in support of Government priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead rapid engineering assessments to identify and develop innovative solutions addressing operational capability gaps.
Evaluate emerging commercial, government, and dual-use technologies for application to logistics, facilities, mission support, and operational requirements.
Develop systems engineering approaches supporting rapid prototyping, technology demonstrations, experimentation, and operational fielding.
Integrate hardware, software, communications, sensor, robotics, autonomy, artificial intelligence, and data analytics solutions into mission operations.
Support operational experimentation, technology demonstrations, proof-of-concept activities, and prototype evaluations.
Collaborate with Government laboratories, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), service laboratories, industry partners, and academic institutions to identify emerging capabilities.
Perform systems engineering analyses, requirements development, trade studies, and technical risk assessments.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts supporting rapid capability development and technology integration.
Develop engineering documentation, technical reports, integration plans, architecture products, and executive-level briefings.
Support technology transition planning from prototype through operational deployment and sustainment.
Assess operational performance of emerging technologies and recommend improvements based on user feedback and mission outcomes.
Ensure engineering solutions comply with cybersecurity, interoperability, safety, and Government technical standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams supporting innovation initiatives.
Support contingency operations and emergent mission requirements requiring accelerated technology integration.
Promote innovation, agile engineering practices, and continuous improvement to enhance mission effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience supporting systems engineering, technology integration, research and development, innovation, rapid prototyping, or capability development for Government or Department of Defense programs.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, Service Component, Special Operations organizations, or Defense Research organizations.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving hardware, software, communications, autonomy, artificial intelligence, robotics, sensors, or advanced technology integration.
Experience supporting technology demonstrations, operational experimentation, prototype development, or rapid capability fielding.
Experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, and transition.
Demonstrated ability to brief senior Government leadership, Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service personnel, and program executives on technical solutions, innovation initiatives, and engineering recommendations.
Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, technology transition processes, and mission engineering principles.

Skills

Systems Engineering
Technology Integration
Rapid Prototyping
Capability Development
Hardware Integration
Software Integration
Communications Integration
Sensor Integration
Robotics
Autonomy
Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics
Cybersecurity Compliance
Interoperability Standards
Safety Standards
Government Technical Standards
Agile Engineering Practices
Cameo Systems Modeler
DOORS
Jira
Confluence
MATLAB
GitLab
Azure DevOps
Power BI
ArcGIS
SharePoint
Microsoft 365
Contested Logistics
Multidomain Operations
Autonomous Systems
Unmanned Systems
Machine Learning
Digital Engineering
Mission Engineering

Location

Indo-Pacific

Work Type

Full time
Regular
Up to 25% Travel
Outside Continental US Travel

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, or a related technical field is highly desirable.
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Equivalent engineering and innovation certifications

Salary/Compensations

$103,400 - $217,100

Benefits

Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Family Support
Continuing Education
Time Off Benefits
Flexible Time Off

About the Company

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.
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

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.