Senior SIGINT Systems Architect

Company: CACI
Location: Sterling
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior SIGINT Systems Architect 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: Continental US * * * The Opportunity: CACI is currently looking for a talented Systems Architect to lead a team of 20 software developers, operations specialists, and analysts supporting mission critical systems. This opportunity supports one of the cornerstone programs in CACI’s Space Market and is well known for creating and delivering technology-centric solutions to enable missions deemed critical to protecting and preserving our national security interests globally. Our client engagement processes, the way we collaborate, operate, and deliver value, provides an unparalleled opportunity to grow and advance. Choose us and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. In this role as Systems Architect, you will play a critical leadership role in supporting the future growth and execution of SIGINT processing solutions. Responsible for organizing a team of software engineers, operations specialists, and analysts to define system architectures, modernize existing baselines, enable new critical missions, and maintain the systems executing mission. This role will be responsible for briefing weekly status to the COTR and SETA team. This candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills and must be able to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They should have strong collaboration skills, be able to manage multiple, potentially conflicting, assignments, while ensuring accuracy, adherence to documentation standards, and timely delivery of all work products. Responsibilities: Establishes program technical baseline Works with Disciplines Leads to identify leads and assign staff Works with PM to develop technical organizational structure Approves technical baseline Approves changes to technical approach while analyzing impacts to cost or schedule Serve as a catalyst for continuous process improvement to realize development efficiencies, increase quality and accelerate speed to mission. Coach, educate, and indoctrinate as necessary the development team, the management team, and the mission customer (stakeholders and users) in processes and procedures needed to achieve mission success in concert with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) v2.0 and DoD Standard 2167A (Defense Systems Software Development) Participate in alternative analysis, planning, definition, high-level and low-level design, integration and formal test of new technologies and their corresponding applications. Support the creation, publication and presentation of technical briefs, transition briefs, white papers and proposals. Mentor teams and build skills to strengthen technical capacity across the organization Ensure the technology roadmap is executed efficiently and effectively by highlighting technical risks, staffing requirements, and other dependencies. Ensure the use of engineering principles in the design, development and delivery of assigned projects Qualifications: Required: TS/SCI Clearance required Experience guiding a capability from concept through to a developed/delivered solution Excellent communicator and team leader Experience leading technical teams Strong customer and user relations skills as well as experience at technical interchange meetings and representing the organization in technical matters Experience working with IC Customers Desired: 5 years of experience as a software developer Experience establishing and executing an agile software factory to deliver exceptional results to customers Understanding of software defined radio systems including receiver architectures, software channelization, modulation/demodulation techniques, spectral analysis, and/or error-correcting codes. - 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: $131,800 - $290,000 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.

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