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Junior Hardware Engineer

CACI


Job Location:

Chantilly, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75200 - 158100
Posted: 5 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Junior Hardware 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

Anticipated Posting End: 1/1/2027

The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design development implementation and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced innovative and motivated Hardware Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer the Defense Intelligence this role you will be a key technical member of our engineering team and contributor to designing delivering and maintaining digital IT infrastructure enterprise data centers and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) components. You will collaborate with our operations teams and government stakeholders to analyze and design system architectures establish robust capacity and performance baselines and execute comprehensive Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) for emerging technologies to define the IT future for the customer.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze requirements Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and system architectures to create detailed infrastructure and data center designs in line with program vision and objectives

  • Collaborate with Operations teams and Government stakeholders to refine requirements and ensure availability reliability resiliency and operability objectives are well understood and achievable

  • Research optimal design characteristics and conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs) for objective informed decision-making on technology and service options feasibility studies and proofs of concepts

  • Incorporate capacity performance and other service-level metrics into designs for optimal user experience and infrastructure utilization

  • Work in small teams or independently to produce engineering and design artifacts test cases training materials and supporting documentation including CONOPS while providing team guidance and technical leadership where appropriate

  • Research new technologies and capabilities articulate the benefits of integration into current infrastructure ecosystems to stakeholders and conduct objective AoA and trade-off decisions as a key member of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) and innovation activities

  • Use Lab facilities to promote experimentation technical investigation and feasibility validation of proposed designs and equipment

  • Develop test cases and scripts for unit and system tests across all designs and configurations using Lab facilities to ensure complete test coverage and positive outcomes before readying components for deployment

  • Support the transfer of engineered solutions to Operations teams throughout acceptance testing Blue/Green fielding and early production use to ensure smooth operations during initial fielding

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting repair and optimization services to Operations teams for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) components within areas of desktop solutions experience

  • Develop and execute IT equipment strategy covering assessment and planning vendor evaluation and procurement implementation and deployment governance and oversight compliance and risk management

  • Deliver end-to-end engineering transition support to ensure seamless handoff of engineered digital infrastructure from development to ongoing operational maintenance

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start

  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security)

  • HS and 12 years of experience an AA and 10 years of experience BS/BA and 8 years of experience MS/MA and 6 years of experience or PhD and 4 years of experience

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience designing integrating validating and implementing IT hardware and software solutions

  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired:

  • Degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics

  • Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments

  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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:

$75200-$158100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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