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Systems Engineer

CACI International

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDFull-time$108–228K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$108–228K/yr
Location
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

CACI seeks a Systems Engineer to support an Army signal intelligence R&D organization by developing SATCOM capabilities. The role leads the engineering lifecycle for SATCOM prototypes, designs and integrates deployable systems, and supports field installation, testing, troubleshooting, sustainment, and transition. It requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and eight years of experience; experience with specified SATCOM bands, terminals, test equipment, and systems engineering practices is desired.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SATCOM SystemsRF CommunicationsWireless CommunicationsTactical CommunicationsSatellite Communications ArchitectureRF Signal ChainsSystem Architecture DiagramsRF Block DiagramsNetwork DiagramsWiring DiagramsInterface-Control DocumentsTechnical ProceduresField InstallationSystem TroubleshootingSystem RepairIP NetworkingRoutingSwitchingVLANsFirewallsNetwork AddressingNetwork TroubleshootingField WorkLifting EquipmentOutdoor WorkWorking at HeightsSATCOM Band ExperienceSATCOM TerminalsHub SystemsSatellite ModemsSatellite Network Management ToolsRF Test EquipmentSystems Engineering PracticesRequirements TraceabilityConfiguration ManagementTechnical Risk ManagementVerification and ValidationLifecycle PlanningGovernment Communications MissionsDefense Communications Missions

Qualifications

TS/SCI Clearance With CI PolygraphBachelor's in Listed Technical Discipline or Related8 Years Work ExperienceRegular Travel and Field Work

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

We are seeking a systems engineer to work with the Army's premier signal intelligence R&D engineering organization. You will work to develop cutting edge SIGINT capabilities with a top-tier team of professionals. You will work to solve a diverse range of technical challenges by engineering solutions for systems engineering, RF/antenna engineering, field operations, technical documentation, procurement support, and user training problems.

MUST HAVE on hand TS/SCI clearance CI Polygraphy

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for SATCOM prototypes, from requirements definition through integration, fielding, test, sustainment, and transition.

  • Develop system architectures, interface definitions, block diagrams, network diagrams, RF signal-flow diagrams, bills of material, configuration baselines, and technical operating procedures.

  • Design and integrate deployable SATCOM systems incorporating antennas, feeds, low-noise block downconverters (LNBs), block upconverters (BUCs), amplifiers, modems, waveguides, RF cabling, networking equipment, compute platforms, and mission-processing equipment.

  • Travel to operational, test, exercise, customer, vendor, and field locations to install, configure, operate, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and recover SATCOM prototype systems.

  • Create and maintain operator manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, quick-reference cards, and training materials.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • MUST HAVE TS/SCI clearance CI Polygraphy

  • BS in systems engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.

  • 8 years of previous work experience

  • Experience engineering, integrating, testing, or operating SATCOM, RF communications, wireless communications, tactical communications, or related systems.

  • Knowledge of satellite communications architecture and RF signal chains, including antennas, feeds, LNBs, BUCs, high-power amplifiers, modems, waveguides, RF cabling, connectors, filters, splitters, and related test equipment.

  • Ability to develop and interpret system architecture diagrams, RF block diagrams, network diagrams, wiring/cabling diagrams, interface-control documents, and technical procedures.

  • Experience with field installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of communications or technical systems.

  • Working knowledge of IP networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, addressing, throughput, latency, and network troubleshooting.

  • Ability to travel regularly and perform field work, including lifting and moving equipment, working outdoors, working from ladders or elevated platforms as required, and operating in austere or time-constrained environments.

Desired:

  • Experience with SATCOM systems operating in X-, Ku-, Ka-, C-, L-, or S-band environments.

  • Experience with commercial and/or military SATCOM terminals, hub systems, modems, and satellite network management tools.

  • Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, frequency counters, cable analyzers, and signal generators.

  • Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements traceability, configuration management, technical risk management, verification and validation, and lifecycle planning.

  • Experience supporting government, defense, emergency response, expeditionary, or remote-site communications missions.

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:

$108,400 - 227,500 USD

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$108–228K/yr
  • Maryland median$122–198K/yr519 salary ranges
  • US median$116–186K/yr8,158 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $168K, is 5% above the Maryland median midpoint ($160K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 650 open Systems Engineer jobs in Maryland and 11,079 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,274 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,686 of the 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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