Systems Engineer Skill Level 5
Company websitecaci.com (CACI, opens in new tab)
Base salary $131,800 to $290,000
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Annapolis Junction, MD
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- LocationAnnapolis Junction, MD
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (32 min ago) · observed since
About this job
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a system engineer that applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. You will interact with the Sponsor regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. You will communicate with other program personnel, sponsor overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288:
• Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal;
•Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement;
•Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management;
•Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.
You will be part of an overall effort to provide life cycle services that include systems engineering, integration, software development, testing, configuration management and training development in the following functional areas: Analytics, Knowledge Management, Information Sharing & Malware Analysis. Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Mission Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security.
Responsibilities:
Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288.
Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes.
Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design.
Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products in each of the ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas.
Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project.
Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project.
Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation.
Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue.
Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project.
Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project.
Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288.
Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians.
Qualifications:
Required:
- An active TS/SCI w/ Poly
- IAT Level 3 Certification.
- Familiarity with Docker and Containerization.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience.
OR
- A High School Diploma or GED and nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
OR
- A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for thirteen (13) year of systems engineering experience.
OR
- A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
- Examples of Qualified engineering fields include: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management.
- Examples of related disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.
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.
Source: CACI on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($131,800) is above 48% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 13 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSystems Engineer Skill Level 5$131,800 to $290,000
Technical Operator, Expert$131,800 to $290,000
Solutions Architect$131,800 to $290,000
ICAM STS System Engineer$131,800 to $290,000
Sr. Program Manager$131,800 to $290,000
Senior DevOps Software Engineer - Zero Trust ICAM$131,800 to $290,000
System Engineer (Multiple Levels)-TS/SCI with Poly$131,800 to $290,000
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineer Skill Level 5 (this listing) | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| Technical Operator, Expert | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| Solutions Architect | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| ICAM STS System Engineer | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| Sr. Program Manager | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| Senior DevOps Software Engineer - Zero Trust ICAM | $131,800 - $290,000 |
| System Engineer (Multiple Levels)-TS/SCI with Poly | $131,800 - $290,000 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-03-23
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Annapolis Junction, MD, US
$131,800 - $290,000
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- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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