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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** Caci Inc - **Location:** Danbury, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $94,400 - $198,200 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Formal Verification, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, IBM Rational DOORS, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Visual Systems, Software Verification - **Published:** November 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9303320/senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Experience Required: * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. * 5 +years of relevant work experience such as systems engineering of complex systems throughout the product lifecycle * Familiarity with electro-optical (EO) systems * Experience developing, integrating, and verifying digital control systems employing FPGAs and/or embedded processors * Familiarity with analog electrical designs, EMI/EMC management, and cable harnesses * Creating and maintaining electrical interface control documents * Creating and maintaining FPGA and software interface control documents * Troubleshooting and root cause analysis * Writing requirements specifications, verification matrices, verification plans, and verification reports * Requirements management using IBM Rational DOORS or another requirements management system * Program planning including scope definition and task estimation * 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, * Decomposition of complex systems into logical building blocks, the ability to develop the requisite error budgets, and requirements traceability * 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 * Familiarity with aerospace protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet, and SpaceWire * Firmware and software development (e.g., VHDL, C, C++, Python, MatLab) * Modeling and analysis of EO/IR systems * Use and development of analytical tools such as MatLab for modeling/analysis for system development and verification * Development and verification of space-based electronics * Familiarity with electrical considerations for thermal vacuum space environments Parts, materials, and processes for space environments Technical leadership of cross-functional/discipline teams * Concept of operations (CONOPS) development * Familiarity with Model Base Systems Engineering ## Description As a Senior Systems Engineer you will work in a team-based environment to develop Electro-Optical (EO) systems that operate in space environments. Depending on the complexity of the program a Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to work with Chief Systems Engineers to manage requirements, provide technical oversight for internal and subcontracted designs, and formal verification of subassemblies. For smaller programs a Senior Systems Engineer may be expected to perform as the Lead Systems Engineer. Senior 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, Work with the technical team to establish robust and executable program plans including the identification of tasks, trade studies, modelling, analyses, and risk management * Review and assess customer requirements, establish requirements management including validation, decomposition, flow down, and technical budgeting Develop specifications and interface control documents * Develop and guide verification including a requirements verification matrix, verification plans, test requirements, and preparation of sell-off materials to demonstrate compliance * Evaluate the work and results from the technical team to provide feedback and direction * Communicate 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