Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026
The Opportunity:
Grow your software engineering career with meaningful impact as a software developer working in the space domain!
We're looking for capable, motivated developers with 3+ years of experience who are ready to take on more independence and grow their technical skills. As a Software Engineer, you'll work on mission-critical space system software, delivering features with increasing autonomy while continuing to develop your expertise alongside senior engineers.
You'll implement well-architected solutions, collaborate across teams to deliver features, and contribute to our engineering culture. You're past the "learning the basics" stage-now it's about deepening your skills, handling more complex problems, and starting to help others grow.
You will be responsible for implementing features end-to-end, writing robust tests, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting system issues. Solid experience with modern development practices, APIs, and cloud platforms is important.
If you're passionate about technology, ready to grow beyond junior-level work, and excited to make an impact on space mission systems, we would love to hear from you!
What makes this role exciting:
Deliver features independently - take ownership of well-scoped features from implementation through deployment
Expand your expertise - work with modern technologies (Python, Java, Spring Boot, React, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes) with increasing complexity
Collaborate and learn - work alongside senior and staff engineers who will help you level up your skills
Space domain impact - build software that directly supports critical space missions
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, build increasingly complex software, and contribute to systems that matter, let's talk!
Responsibilities:
Deliver Features with Increasing Independence
o Implement full-stack features with clear requirements and minimal day-to-day guidance
o Break down medium-sized tasks into implementable steps
o Drive your assigned features through code review, testing, and deployment with support from senior team members
o Start recognizing and raising potential issues or edge cases during implementation
Write Quality, Production-Ready Code
o Develop clean, maintainable code following team standards and patterns
o Write comprehensive unit and integration tests for your code
o Participate actively in code reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback
o Debug and fix issues in your own code and occasionally in areas of the codebase you're less familiar with
Support Junior Team Members
o Answer questions and pair program with junior engineers when they need help
o Share knowledge you've gained through documentation and informal mentoring
o Review code from junior developers and provide helpful feedback
o Help new team members onboard by sharing what you've learned
Contribute to Modern Development Practices
o Work with RESTful APIs and microservices under the guidance of senior engineers
o Deploy and troubleshoot applications on cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
o Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute meaningfully to sprint planning and retrospectives
o Use CI/CD pipelines and understand how to troubleshoot common deployment issues
Collaborate Across the Team
o Work with product managers and designers to clarify requirements and understand user needs
o Communicate progress, blockers, and technical challenges to your team
o Participate in technical discussions, asking good questions and contributing ideas
o Document your work so others can understand and maintain your code
Continue Growing Your Skills
o Learn new technologies and patterns relevant to your team's work
o Identify opportunities to improve code quality and performance in your area
o Suggest process improvements based on your experience
o Stay curious and proactive about expanding your technical knowledge
Qualifications:
Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field + 3 years of professional software development experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Professional Development Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing, testing, and deploying software in a professional environment
Programming Proficiency: Solid skills in at least one modern language (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#) with the ability to write clean, testable code
Modern Development Practices: Experience with version control (Git), code reviews, and working in Agile/Scrum teams
API & Web Development: Experience building or working with RESTful APIs and web applications
Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively on a team, communicate technical concepts clearly, and collaborate with cross-functional partners
Location: Ability to work in our office at least 3 days per week (up to 5 days a week once you obtain a security clearance)
Security Clearance: Willing to be submitted for and able to obtain a TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance
Desired:
Experience with Spring Boot, React, or similar modern frameworks in production
Hands-on experience deploying applications to AWS, Azure, or GCP
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Experience working with microservices architectures
Exposure to automated testing frameworks and practices
Previous experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
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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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$69,100-$141,500
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.
