UAS Project Engineer

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Redstone Arsenal, AL, USA
In-Office
110K-243K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Provide systems engineering and programmatic support for the EUAS/MQ-1C Gray Eagle program, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, monitoring cost/schedule/performance, developing acquisition documentation and schedules, leading multidisciplinary teams, and preparing technical briefings for senior leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: UAS Project Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for a Project Engineer to support the Endurance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (EUAS) Product Office, providing support to the Assistant Product Manager (APM) for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle System. This Project Engineering position is responsible for providing technical support and leadership in Defense Acquisition System and System of Systems Integration. Coordinate EUAS efforts and assist in managing technical efforts with the Prime System Developer and other government offices/agencies and contractors. Assist in monitoring cost, schedule and performance for technical activities within the EUAS product office.  Assist in design, development, testing, and/or monitoring contractors. Prepare and present technical and programmatic briefings to Civilian Leadership, US Army airworthiness authority, industry partners, and stakeholders. Assist in the development of program milestones, technical documentation, contract requirement packages, various contracting and acquisition strategies to achieve programmatic success. Executes program goals and work within a multi-disciplinary Systems Engineering team, to achieve these goals. Provides team coordination necessary for the development of acquisition strategies and/or COA’s, that are required for discrete efforts in the day-to-day execution of the program.  Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.  This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and provide technical direction to a multi-disciplined team to accomplish multiple, highly complex, and interrelated Gray Eagle system, to include the Ground Segment. 

  • Develop and implement technical solutions to complex, multi-disciplined technical challenges. 

  • Monitor cost, schedule, and performance for technical activities within the EUAS product office.   

  • Lead team in managing internal team and contractor progress within estimated time frames and budget constraints. 

  • Review work products for completeness and adherence to requirements, manage risk/issue management, and brief senior leadership on status, risks, and issue resolution. 

  • Coordinate EUAS Production and Sustainment efforts with internal and external organizations, such as UAS TMD, Army labs, PD SAI, PM AMSA, PM TAGM, National Guard Bureau, Joint Services, and industry Partners. 

  • Prepare and present technical and programmatic briefings to management, partners, and stakeholders. 

  • Assist in the development of milestone and technical documentation for contract requirements packages and various contracting and acquisition strategies. 

  • Oversee execution of programmatic goals and work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve these goals. 

  • Assist in the development of integrated master schedules, strategic roadmaps, coordinate  milestone activities amongst internal and external stakeholders, derive necessary technical documentation in support of contract requirements packages and various contracting and acquisition strategies. 

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BS required with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience preferred.  

  • Product Level Management Experience under an ACAT I or II program preferred.  

  • Experience in related field of expertise at the program level, ideally in providing programmatic and/or systems engineering/integration support to major DoD acquisition activities. 

  • Experience in complex aviation system development, testing, fielding, training, and life-cycle sustainment. 

  • Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Contract/Subcontract terminology and business practices. 

  • Experience administering various contract types (Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price). 

  • Demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working group flow. 

  • Must be able to prepare detailed technical reports and briefings (using Microsoft PowerPoint) suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leaders, as well as present material orally. 

  • Must have a strong understanding of Army Acquisition processes, Milestone Documentation, in support of the program decision process, in a military setting 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products 

  • Must have the ability to work in a teaming environment and have the personality to interface with numerous Government and contractor personnel in a rapid-paced, dynamic environment 

  • Knowledge of the acquisition process including development, test and evaluation, contracting, production, and fielding 

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, are a must 

  • Professional experience using Microsoft Office applications to include Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Word proficiently  

  • Candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills 

  • Must be a self-starter, that thrives in a dynamic team environment 

  • Candidate must possess a proven ability to develop and provide reports to management 

  • US Citizenship is required 

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain such, is required 

Qualifications:
Required: 

  • US Citizenship is required

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain such is required

  • BS required with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience preferred.

  • Product Level Management Experience under an ACAT I or II program preferred.

  • Experience in related field of expertise at the program level, ideally in providing programmatic and/or systems engineering/integration support to major DoD acquisition activities.

  • Experience in the development, testing, fielding/training, and sustainment phases of system’s life cycle.

  • Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Contracts/Subcontracts terminology and business practices.

  • Experience administering various contract types (Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price).

  • Demonstrated experience working individually as well as organizing and facilitating working groups.

  • Must be able to prepare detailed written reports and briefings (using Microsoft PowerPoint) suitable for presentation to senior level military and corporate leadership, as well as present material orally.

  • Must have a strong understanding of Army Acquisition processes, Milestone Documentation, and program decision process.

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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:

$110,300 - $242,700

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree (BS)
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Product level management experience under an ACAT I or II program
  • Programmatic and/or systems engineering/integration support to DoD acquisition activities
  • Experience in aviation system development, testing, fielding, training, and life-cycle sustainment
  • Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and contract/subcontract terminology and practices
  • Experience administering various contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FFP)
  • Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and briefings suitable for senior military and corporate leaders (PowerPoint)
  • Strong understanding of Army Acquisition processes and milestone documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
  • Ability to work in teaming environments and interface with government and contractor personnel
  • Proven ability to develop and provide reports to management
  • Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic team environment
  • US Citizenship
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to maintain it

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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