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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer III - **Company:** CACI International Inc. - **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,300.0 - $189,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Signals Intelligence, Network Interface Controllers, Design of User Interfaces, Iterative and Incremental Development, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, DODAF - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5335E50E1785446FA3D279CC2D05E08B/job/ ## About the Role Required: * Active Secret security clearance (required) * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline * 7+ years of professional experience in systems engineering * Demonstrated experience with systems integration, verification and validation, and technical planning * Experience with requirements analysis, functional decomposition, and interface management * Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and methodologies * Experience performing trade studies and technical assessments * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to resolve difficult and sometimes complex technical problems * Excellent technical writing and communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision * Experience coaching and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff Desired: * Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility * Experience with C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems architecture * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML and tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw * Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) products and development * Understanding of MOSA, SOSA, and CMOSS open architecture standards * Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Cameo Requirements * Knowledge of systems engineering standards such as IEEE 15288 or EIA 632 * Experience with test planning, execution, and technical evaluations * Familiarity with Agile systems engineering and iterative development approaches * Previous experience supporting government program offices * Experience with hardware/software interface design and documentation * Understanding of digital engineering and digital thread concepts ## Description Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills to support technical planning, systems integration, verification and validation, and risk analyses for complex Department of Defense systems. 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