Senior Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Systems Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
None Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 25% Type of Travel:
Continental US

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our advanced engineering team specializing in multi-sensor EO/IR, gyro-stabilized gimbals. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership, product support, customer integration, and mentorship of our growing US-based engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring 5-8 years of electro-mechanical systems experience and thrive in a dynamic environment supporting both mature and next-generation gimbal systems.

This position is based out of our Belgrade, MT office, requiring significant collaboration with our Melbourne, Australia office. The role involves up to 25% travel for hands‑on testing activities and customer site visits.

• Lead local product testing, validation, and engineering support for advanced gimbal platforms, coordinating test activities and providing systems engineering expertise for design accommodations and troubleshooting
• Support customer integration activities and product rollouts, providing technical support and engineering presence for US-based customers
• Serve as local engineering point of contact for product upgrades, RMAs, and technical program support, providing critical engineering backup to program management
• Collaborate with greater engineering team offsite in providing system level feedback and design input.
• Lead product test events or customer demonstrations for R&D or sales.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering team members, bringing external experience from mature engineering organizations to foster technical growth
• Provide technical representation in customer meetings, sales activities, and field support scenarios
• Respond to production issues and customer site challenges, working collaboratively with field service teams
• Contribute to custom product developments, continuous improvement initiatives, and represent customer technical needs in product planning discussions

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with relevant experience
• 5-8 years of professional engineering experience
• Experience with electro-mechanical systems design, integration, or support
• Strong problem-solving and systems-level thinking abilities
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with customers, sales teams, and cross‑functional engineering groups
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desired:

• Experience with optical systems or EO/IR sensors
• Experience with gyro‑stabilized platforms or gimbal systems
• Experience with laser systems and laser safety protocols
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (drone pilot)
• Background in defense or aerospace industry
• Familiarity with test and validation processes for complex electro‑mechanical systems
• Experience supporting product integration at customer sites
• Knowledge of RMA processes and field service support
• Understanding of Requirements Management and Systems Engineering best practices
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing support and production issue resolution
• Active Secret security clearance
• Experience with CUAS systems or similar

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.

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.

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…