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Munitions Expert - Mechanical Engineer

CACI International • Charlottesville, VA • 2d ago

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

CACI has an exciting opportunity for a Munitions Expert - Electronics Engineer to support the engineering analysis and weapons effects of foreign indirect-fire munitions.

We need experts to support the technical exploitation of foreign systems and subcomponents for current and future technology. We assess scientific and technical capabilities, forecast and predict future capabilities and battlefield effectiveness, and create of high-fidelity models and simulations of systems.

Join our Team as we drive all-source collection, apply research, and deliver highly technical, all-source finished intelligence on emerging and disruptive technologies helping our customers to assess current threats and forecast future threats on some of the nationals most challenging missions.?

You will conduct research to define the characterization and performance of various mines, improvised explosive devices and conventional munitions/warheads, develop model test matrices and assess model performance characteristics throughout their lifecycle. Additionally, you will be a key contributor and collaborator for each model's verification and validation process, ensuring model performance is in line with advertised capability and author threat assessments. Document findings in modeling tools, databases, and written assessments

You will work daily across several intelligence branches to define testing parameters to meet system analyst's needs, requiring a working knowledge of threat munition terminal effects and accuracy.

Job Description:

Under the guidance of the Engineering Branch, provide analysis of weapons effects using specified computational modeling tools (WASP, CTH, etc.). Weapons effects modeling of various explosive hazards including anti-tank / anti-personnel / anti-helicopter mines, improvised explosive devices, adapted or modified conventional munitions and warheads with the goal of improving an understanding of threat explosive hazards terminal effects. Provide expertise and understanding in threat munition terminal effects, specifically accuracy, heat pressure, fragmentation, and penetration, - on U.S. or foreign materiel or programs. Conduct open source and intelligence research into capabilities and development of indirect-fire munitions weapons effects. Develop all-source assessments, RFIs, briefings, and data in compliance established IC tradecraft requirements, specifically ICD 203 and ICD 206. Input relevant data into customer databases and contribute to intelligence products. (Based on model performance and results).

Requirements:

This position requires a minimum of a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Experience in 3D modeling. Experience in Verification and Validation of models. Experience in Finite Element Analysis or hydrocode. Understanding of fluid-dynamic, thermodynamics or shock physics. Experience in explosive design and\or testing, including arena testing, is a plus. 5+ years of relevant experience. Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines will be considered for applicants with operational engineering-based military or industry experience. Intelligence Community (IC) background is preferred but not required.

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.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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 (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

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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