Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:
Are you interested in joining a team focused on execution beyond expectation? CACI is seeking an enthusiastic Systems Engineer intern with Linux experience to join our Sarasota, FL team and work on a project that automates building/maintaining systems!

In this position, the individual will work with emerging technologies in the space domain awareness sector. This sector is focused on ground- and space-based systems that detect, characterize, and predict threats to national and allied space systems. You will work with a technically diverse integrated product team that develops software-based signals processing applications and systems.  

The internship will begin in May and last 10-12 weeks during Summer 2025, you will be expected to work 100% on-site at our Sarasota, FL location.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide systems engineering support across multiple phases of the systems engineering lifecycle to include technical planning, CONOP development, requirement analysis, system design, scheduling, system integration, verification and validation, training, cost and risk assessment 
• Provide end-to-end systems engineering in support of critical mission requirements  
• Investigate and resolve operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel 
• Provide feedback to developers to assess and improve operational functionality 
• Effectively communicate and work collaboratively with multiple teams (Software/SysAdmins/RF Engineers/Security) in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance
• Knowledge of industry systems engineering and test operating concepts, best practices, and standard procedures 
• Strong communication skills, analytical/problem solving ability, time management and organizational skills 
• Experience with Red Hat or equivalent system-based architecture 
• Competence in MS Office suite including Visio
   

Desired:

• Troubleshooting software on UNIX/Linux OS 
• Experience using system build automation tools: Satellite, Ansible, and Puppet 
• Experience working in a GitOps environment 
• Experience with Atlassian tools: Jira and Confluence 
• Experience with Kubernetes or equivalent container orchestration tooling

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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:

$35,776 - $69,000