Principal Systems Engineer

Job ID

324319

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

• The Opportunity:

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will work in a team-based environment to develop Electro-Optical (EO) systems that operate in space environments. You will be expected to work in a technical leadership position managing requirements, providing technical oversight for internal and subcontracted designs, and formal verification of systems and/or subassemblies. Principal Systems Engineers must possess skills in requirements management, system integration, requirements verification, supplier management, qualification and acceptance testing, prepare and present technical material for customer reviews, and author contract documents.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the technical team to establish robust and executable program plans including the identification of tasks, trade studies, modelling and analyses, and risk and opportunity identification and management
• Review and assess customer requirements and provide proper requirements management including validation, decomposition, and flow down, specification development, interface control/protocol definition, and technical budgeting
• Develop and guide verification including requirements verification matrix development, verification plans, test requirements, and preparation of sell-off materials to demonstrate compliance
• Evaluate the work and results from the technical team and provide feedback and direction
• Communicate and collaborate with the program office, functional management, and technical team members to ensure proper program execution and early issue and risk identification
• Document statement of work (SOW) and performance specifications for subcontracted items

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
• 10\+ years of relevant work experience such as systems engineering of complex systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Familiarity with electro-optical (EO) space, airborne, and terrestrial systems
• Experience developing, integrating, and verifying digital control systems employing FPGAs and/or embedded processors
• Familiarity with analog electrical designs including power supplies, board layout and artwork, EMI/EMC management, and cable harnesses
• Familiarity with electrical considerations for thermal vacuum space environments
• Familiarity with precision feedback systems such as LVDT, RVDTs, and strain gauges
• Familiarity with aerospace protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet, and SpaceWire
• Creating and maintaining electrical interface control documentation
• Creating and maintaining FPGA and software interface control documentation
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Writing requirements specifications, verification matrices, verification plans, and verification reports
• Decomposition of complex systems into logical building blocks and the ability to develop the requisite error budgets and requirements traceability
• Requirements management using IBM Rational DOORS or other requirements management systems
• Familiarity with Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Evaluation and definition of the optical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental inputs into a system and their influence on overall requirements compliance
• Concept of operations (CONOPS) development
• Program planning including scope definition and task estimation
• Technical leadership of cross-functional/discipline teams
• Proficient written communication skills including technical writing
• Proficient verbal skills including technical presentations with the ability and technical confidence to brief a variety of internal and external customers

Desired:

• Development and verification of space-based electronics
• Familiarity with optical systems for visible through long wave infrared applications for both imaging and non-imaging systems
• Control theory with open and closed-loop feedback
• Firmware and software development (e.g., VHDL, C, C\+\+, Python, MatLab)
• Use and development of analytical tools such as MatLab for modeling and analysis for system development, evaluation, and verification
• Parts, materials, and processes for space environments
• Modeling and analysis of EO/IR systems

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

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000CACI 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.