Computer Scientist ( UAS Embedded Systems)

Computer Scientist ( UAS Embedded Systems)

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI has an exciting opportunity for talented computer scientist to provide military capabilities analysis on foreign ground forces required by warfighting commanders, the force modernization and research and development communities, DoD, and National policymakers.

Our team supports the DoD’s assessing foreign systems including firmware and software to identify vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive research and analysis focused on foreign UAS software, firmware and/or embedded software.
• Analytical efforts will leverage available threat system intelligence to characterize the capabilities and identify vulnerabilities of a foreign UAS.
• Identify customer requirements, Intelligence Community (IC) priorities, intelligence gaps, collection opportunities, and new technology or system developments to plan analytical products.
• Develop intelligence products and performs expansive intelligence analyst duties.
• Possess a thorough understanding of intelligence analytic concepts and open-source software to monitor, assess, and report on unmanned control software; knowledge of embedded software is a must.
• Develop reports and briefings.
• Develop analytic approaches and recommendations to problems and situations for which data are incomplete, controversial, or which no precedence exists.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Combination of software development and/or computer science/software engineering background to gain detailed understanding of UAS software, firmware and/or embedded software.
• Knowledge of embedded software is a must.
• Knowledge or experience with unmanned control software.
• Experience with open-source software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and within a teamed environment.
• Attend analytical tradecraft training during onboarding – Implement analytical tradecraft on the job.

Desired:

• Knowledge of unmanned aerial systems and related devices.
• Previous work within the intelligence community.

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 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$89,500-$188,000