The Opportunity:
The Engineering Lead will provide personnel, project, and technical leadership for the RET team supporting the reverse engineering and replication of UAS threats. The role requires a strong engineering foundation and the ability to understand technical challenges, engage effectively with engineers and Government stakeholders, and leverage multidisciplinary expertise to execute requirements. The Engineering Lead will establish priorities, align resources, and oversee engineering efforts from requirements through design, integration, testing, and delivery.
Responsibilities:
Lead a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, aerospace, electrical, software, and CT/NDT engineers.
Partner with Government stakeholders to understand requirements, establish priorities, and develop execution strategies.
Align engineering personnel and technical expertise to multiple concurrent projects.
Provide project oversight across reverse engineering, design, prototyping, integration, testing, and delivery.
Facilitate technical discussions and design reviews, ensuring appropriate subject matter experts are engaged.
Manage schedules, resources, technical risks, and project execution.
Provide personnel management, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
Coordinate with manufacturing, integration, flight operations, logistics, procurement, and other supporting functions.
Communicate project status, technical challenges, risks, and resource requirements to Government and program leadership.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
8+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years of relevant engineering management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
Demonstrated people and project management experience.
Broad understanding of engineering development processes and the ability to effectively engage technical specialists across multiple disciplines.
Experience managing multiple concurrent engineering projects and competing priorities.
Strong customer-facing, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience working with Government or DoD customers and technical stakeholders.
Active DoD Secret clearance.
Desired:
Master's degree in engineering, engineering management, or related discipline.
UAS, aerospace, defense, reverse engineering, or threat-replication experience.
SolidWorks or similar CAD experience with the ability to review engineering models and drawings.
Experience with prototyping, manufacturing, CT/NDT, or multidisciplinary system integration.
Experience working in an integrated Government/contractor engineering environment.
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:
$82,700 - 173,900 USDJob details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join CACI, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,000 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.