Product Owner/Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

Join CACI as a Systems Engineer (SE) / Product Owner Proxy (POP) and contribute to a dynamic counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission that directly impacts Army warfighters. In this role, you will apply systems engineering skill sets to serve as the technical and mission-focused POP for an agile team, bridging stakeholder intent, systems engineering rigor, portfolio strategy, and agile execution. This role is accountable for driving portfolio roadmap initiatives and capabilities, translating operational and system requirements into executable agile work, and ensuring alignment across architecture, integration, verification, and delivery. The SE / POP operates at the intersection of systems engineering, software and hardware development, operations, and program leadership, ensuring delivered capabilities meet mission objectives, technical constraints, quality standards, and contractual commitments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a vibrant team of engineers in a culture that values information sharing and teamwork
• Provide systems engineering support for system lifecycle processes and activities
• Apply systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes as a core part of day-to-day product ownership responsibilities
• Act as the technical voice of the customer for the Agile team
• Own and manage the product backlog for an Agile team, ensuring prioritization based on mission value, requirements, risk, dependencies, and technical readiness
• Collaborate with Scrum Master, other POPs, developers, and Program Management to support sprint and release planning
• Lead backlog refinement to ensure sprint backlogs are prioritized and tickets are groomed with clear, verifiable acceptance criteria
• Support management of portfolio roadmap initiatives and capabilities for the assigned product or value stream
• Collaborate with Test Team to align development with verification and validation strategies, planning, and execution
• Perform systems-level analysis to support prioritization, trade studies, and technical decision-making
• Coordinate with test engineers, systems engineers, operations and field support, hardware and software developers, and adjacent programs

Qualifications

Required

• Current Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with 2+ years of experience working in Agile development as a Product Owner
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum / SAFe environments
• Experience with the standard Systems Engineering "V" processes and lifecycle
• Experience with requirements development, decomposition, and traceability across the system lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage daily activities

Desired

• Product Owner (CSPO, SAFe POPM) certification
• INCOSE ASEP/CSEP certification
• Experience with hardware–software integrated systems
• Experience supporting portfolio planning and roadmap execution
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software and hardware
• Familiarity with MBSE practices and tools (e.g., SysML, UAF, Cameo, Magic Draw)
• Experience with C-UAS and/or RF software and hardware systems
• Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) systems and test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, multimeter etc.)
• Understanding of SDR (Software Defined Radio) systems
• Experience with SATCOM systems
• Experience with Jira and Confluence toolset

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. Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $79,400 - $162,700

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
• Time off benefits

Equal Opportunity

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.

About CACI

Advance the future of national security while working at the intersection of technology, government, and defense. For more than six decades, CACI has been pioneering ground-breaking solutions and helping our customers harness emerging technologies. CACI offers boundless career opportunities for employees to support their country, grow their skills, and expand their horizons.