Software Engineer
Caci, Inc. - Federal
MD, US · Posted September 24, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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You will act as an embedded developer/general-purpose CNO software engineer for up-and-coming projects where you will design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions to provide mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts, operators, data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support. This fast-paced and dynamic environment demands a flexible, highly-motivated engineer with a strong desire to learn new skills and tackle evolving challenges that are critical to national security. Responsibilities • Augment existing tool sets. • Derive, document, and analyze requirements. • Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements. • Produce end tool sets that can operate within mission constraints. • Be able to work with customer leadership to build relationships to help enable and improve mission success.
Qualifications: Required: • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. • 12 yrs., B.S. or 10 yrs. w/ M.S., 4 yrs. of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Proven experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts. • Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications. • Experience with Reverse Engineering, especially with Ghidra. • Produce and modify software systems in C/C++/Python. • Provide support for fielded software systems. • Familiarity with Git and Subversion. • Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence). • Be willing to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives.
Desired: • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Extensive experience working directly with mission-focused customers. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand sophisticated dataflows and automation concepts. • Experience guiding system development through engineering management plans. • Experience with Apache NiFi • Experience defining system, functional, and component-level requirements. • Hands on experience automating test cases using software tools and systems. • Experience working in an agile, continuous delivery environment. • Exposure to operational scenario support and transitions to production environments. • Experience monitoring deployed systems, dataflows, and tool performance.
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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: $113,200 - $237,800
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.