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CACI International Wireless Systems Engineer in Sterling, Virginia
Wireless Systems Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%
Type of Travel: Outside Continental US
Provide systems engineering and life-cycle development for CACI Technology and Innovations Labs products. Conduct cyber and wireless protocol training, systems engineering, and relevant product support (maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades). Conduct research and development in wireless and cyber technologies. Additionally this individual will actively participate in training customer-based requirements for CACI Technology and Innovations labs by developing and delivering training for CACI and its customers. Provide any and all support to the Technical Managers and Directors as-needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a SME on all equipment and procedures associated with GSTO customers' CONOPs
Work directly with customers to define priorities regarding the order and criticality of the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades of the mission critical LGS wireless communication product portfolio and 3rd party vendor(s) equipment
Deliver guidance to intelligence analysts for all aspects of information gathering to include national level analysis, technical exploitation, collection, general research, threat assessments and intelligence product production
Develop standard operating procedures and best practices in support of training all technical capabilities associated with customers' CONOPs
Engage with program and business development staff to identify and propose solutions for new opportunities. Participate in the development of project schedules and estimates
Systems test engineering experience required
History of systems integration experience
Develop, maintain and deliver technical product training to customers
Use Government Property Management (GPM) systems and procedures to accept, ship, and track all equipment coming into and leaving LGS facilities
Perform administrative duties as necessary
Travel to other LGS Locations or Customer Sites will range from 26% to 50% of the time
OCONUS travel to hazardous areas
Provide flexible daily office hours as needed to support customers and systems in the field
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Established experience employing hardware and software tools to develop wireless communications protocol training programs as defined by customers
Proven technical aptitude to provide maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades of wireless communication products
Direct and deep experience with systems supporting wireless protocols (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WiMax, and WiFi) is required
Documented history of six to eight years of analytical experience with DoD and other Government agencies
Must possess advanced targeting skillsets coupled with a thorough understanding of the operational cycle. Thorough understanding of the data, tools and techniques used for each phase of the targeting process
Must have direct experience and identifying wireless and cyber vulnerabilities for exploitation
Strong flexibility to lead and adapt in a dynamic environment with frequently changing opportunities
Strong, professional oral and written communication skills to include experience creating customer presentations and delivering technical documentation
Ensure correct accountability and handling of all government property provided by the government
Must be a team player and work well with other contractors and vendor partners under adverse conditions
Strong, effective and productive customer relationship and communication skills
Established technical trouble-shooting skills with the ability to clearly articulate encountered issues to design engineers; capturing troubles and writing trouble reports as required
Lead others and work with project managers and external suppliers to ensure project deliverables are consistently met on schedule while consistently promoting GSTO business strategies
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other software applications as required
Decisive, yet able to recognize the need to seek out counsel from peers and leadership to arrive at coherent decisions
Work is typically performed in an office environment which requires proper safety precautions.
Work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.
Position requires TS/SCI with Polygraph
Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering and 7+ years of relevant operational experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Six to eight years of experience providing direct support to tactical, operational units strongly desired
Prior experience supporting customers in a remote field location; operations experience; training development and delivery experience
Technical leadership skills and demonstrated organizational abilities to manage multiple projects
Creative imagination leading to collaborating and promoting new products and ideas in exciting but practical ways
Strong problem solving skills, adaptable to dynamic conditions, proactive identifying hurdles and willing to take ownership of accepted or assigned responsibilities
History of flexibility to adapt to new, challenging and changing opportunities
Training Certification from the American Management Association in Instruction Design for Trainers or Train the Trainer
Training Certification from the American society for training and development in the ATD Master Trainer Program or ATS Master Instruction Design
What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.