CACI
Provides government contracting technology and services
AI/ML Engineer Lead
Up to 10% local travel required.
About the job
- An active Secret security clearance is required.
- A master's degree is required in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- At least 10 years of professional experience with data science and artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering is required.
- Strong programming skills are required in Python, R, or similar data science languages.
- Demonstrated experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments is required.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and Keras is required.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods, probability theory, and mathematical modeling is required.
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis using Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy is required.
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and experience with data querying and database design is required.
- Experience with data visualization tools and techniques using Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Tableau is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to extract insights from complex datasets.
- Excellent communication skills are required to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior data scientists is required.
- Develop and implement advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics, and decision support capabilities for intelligence and mission systems.
- Lead data science initiatives involving data mining, statistical modeling, and machine learning to extract insights from large structured and unstructured datasets.
- Architect and implement artificial intelligence and machine learning pipelines, MLOps workflows, and automated analytics solutions for intelligence exploitation.
- Develop Multi-INT data fusion capabilities, geospatial analytics, and intelligence processing automation.
- Lead the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into mission applications and operational systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data science and artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering teams.
- Interface with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders on artificial intelligence and machine learning architecture and implementation.
- Design and develop machine learning models using supervised and unsupervised learning techniques for intelligence analysis and automation.
- Implement natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning solutions for intelligence data exploitation.
- Develop and maintain data pipelines using extract, transform, and load processes, application programming interface integration, and distributed computing frameworks.
- Build predictive analytics models and decision support tools to enhance intelligence operations and mission effectiveness.
- Implement MLOps best practices, including model versioning, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment automation.
- Apply statistical methods, graph algorithms, and advanced analytics to support intelligence objectives.
- Develop data visualization dashboards and interactive analytics tools for intelligence analysts and operators.
- Work with large-scale data architectures, including SQL and NoSQL databases, data lakes, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
- Integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities with intelligence data platforms and enterprise data fabrics.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model validation to ensure accuracy and performance.
- Develop technical documentation, including model specifications, data science methodologies, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure artificial intelligence and machine learning implementations and protect against adversarial attacks.
- Research emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies and recommend innovative solutions for intelligence modernization.
- Present findings and recommendations to technical teams and senior leadership.
- An active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
- A Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Relevant industry certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer.
- Experience with intelligence community systems and intelligence data formats.
- Knowledge of signals intelligence, geospatial intelligence, or Multi-INT data processing and analytics.
- Experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Dask.
- Familiarity with deep learning architectures including convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, long short-term memory networks, and Transformer models.
- Experience with natural language processing and text analytics for intelligence documents.
- Knowledge of computer vision and image processing for geospatial or imagery intelligence.
- Experience with MLOps tools such as MLflow and Kubeflow.
- Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, or on-premises cloud solutions for artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for model deployment.
- Knowledge of graph analytics and network analysis for intelligence applications.
- Experience with time series analysis and forecasting methods.
- Understanding of reinforcement learning and optimization algorithms.
- Familiarity with explainable artificial intelligence and model interpretability techniques.
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for artificial intelligence and machine learning deployments.
- Knowledge of adversarial machine learning and artificial intelligence security considerations.
- Previous experience supporting government program offices in defense or intelligence sectors.
About the company
CACI International Inc. provides technology and professional services to U.S. government clients, focusing on national security and modernization. It earns most of its revenue through long-term government contracts that fund engineering, intelligence, logistics, cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT solutions for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its products and services work by delivering specialized technical expertise, secure systems, and mission-support capabilities that help agencies run operations more efficiently and securely. CACI differentiates itself through its deep domain knowledge in national security, a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable solutions, and a skilled workforce that can execute complex, long-duration contracts. The company’s goal is to be a trusted partner for government modernization needs by providing advanced technology solutions and mission support that enhance national security and operational effectiveness.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1962
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 backlog reached $32 billion, funded backlog rose 29%.
- Fiscal 2026 revenue hit $9.57 billion, up 10.9%, with 7.2% organic growth.
- June 2026 guidance targets $10.65–$10.85 billion revenue and at least $900 million free cash flow.
What critics are saying
- March 2026 Al Shimari verdict upheld a $42 million tort award, reopening contractor-liability exposure.
- Fixed-price and rapid-award programs compress margins when Army or VA delivery slips.
- ARKA integration and executive churn in 2026 distract management during organic-growth scrutiny.
What makes CACI unique
- August 2026: CACI paired software-defined electronic warfare with Rochester manufacturing for TLS Manpack.
- March 2026 ARKA acquisition added electro-optical, hyperspectral sensing, and space intelligence depth.
- August 2026 Oracle partnership put CACI inside OPM’s $400 million HR modernization program.
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↑ 6%US defence contractor CACI International reported revenues of $2.71 billion for Q2, up 17.6% year on year and exceeding analyst expectations by 0.7%. The company also beat EBITDA estimates and its full-year EPS guidance surpassed analyst expectations. The stock has risen 17.2% since the earnings report and currently trades at $607.03. Defence contractors as a group had a strong quarter, with the 14 tracked companies beating revenue consensus estimates by 4% on average. However, the sector has seen share prices decline 4.4% on average since reporting. Geopolitical tensions, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's aggression towards Taiwan, continue to highlight the importance of defence spending, though demand can fluctuate with defence budgets and political administrations.
CACI opens manufacturing center for defense electronics in Pittsford
CACI opens Defense Electronics manufacturing COE in New York. by Jane Edwards August 19, 2026, 11:04 am * CACI has opened a manufacturing center of excellence in New York * The facility expands the company's manufacturing space by more than 300 percent * The 2026 Navy Summit will explore AI, autonomous systems and more CACI International recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area, expanding the company's manufacturing footprint and long-term investment in the region. As the Department of War continues to prioritize electronic warfare readiness and industrial base expansion, government and industry leaders will gather at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 - the organization's final DOW summit of the year - to discuss artificial intelligence, digital engineering, autonomous and unmanned systems, network modernization, shipbuilding and other priorities shaping the maritime force. Reserve your seat now to join the conversation. The company said Tuesday the 61,000-square-foot facility increases its manufacturing space by more than 300 percent. What is the purpose of the New center? The facility is intended to support production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack, or TLS BCT Manpack, program with the U.S. Army. TLS BCT Manpack is CACI's electronic warfare technology for dismounted soldiers, designed to support operations in the electromagnetic battlespace. The company said the center provides room for expansion to produce additional software-defined electronic warfare capabilities at scale. The facility's work supports dozens of manufacturing and fabrication small business suppliers across upstate New York. What did CACI officials say about the New center? CACI President and CEO John Mengucci said the opening reflects the company's long-term commitment to Rochester and its ability to deliver technologies customers need in contested environments. "Years ago, we invested in software-defined innovation because we knew the character of modern warfare was changing," added Mengucci, a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. "Today, those investments are being transformed into advanced electronic warfare capabilities right here in Rochester. As we continue to grow, we're creating high-skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs, investing in local talent and strengthening the capabilities that protect America." Chris Monoski, CACI's executive vice president of manufacturing, said the company chose Rochester for its talent, capabilities and community partnerships. "This facility reflects our long-term commitment to the region and positions us to deliver advanced capabilities faster, at greater scale, and with the quality our customers depend on," Monoski added. Tom Kirkland, EVP of electronic warfare at CACI, said demand for electronic warfare technology continues to grow and that the Rochester facility increases the company's capacity to meet it. "By combining software-defined innovation with advanced manufacturing, we're delivering technologies that give our customers the operational edge when it matters most. Our adversaries never pause, neither can we," Kirkland noted. What other contracts & deals has CACI secured? CACI's Rochester expansion comes on the heels of its $2.6 billion acquisition of ARKA Group, which added space and ground capabilities to the company's portfolio. The company has also grown its Army footprint, securing a $287 million contract to support IPPS-A modernization and a $250 million task order for spectrum dominance efforts.
CACI strengthens Defense Electronics manufacturing through Rochester Excellence Center. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) recently announced the official opening of the CACI Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area, marking the next chapter in the company's long-term investment in the region and continued transformation into a technology-first national security company. The 61,000-square-foot facility increases CACI's manufacturing space by more than 300% and will serve as a hub for the development, test, assembly, and delivery of advanced electronic warfare technologies that give U.S. forces a decisive advantage in contested environments. "This ribbon cutting reflects CACI's long-term commitment to Rochester and to delivering the advanced technologies our customers need to win in increasingly contested environments," said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. "Years ago, we invested in software-defined innovation because we knew the character of modern warfare was changing. Today, those investments are being transformed into advanced electronic warfare capabilities right here in Rochester. As we continue to grow, we're creating high-skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs, investing in local talent and strengthening the capabilities that protect America." "As we expand our manufacturing capacity nationwide, we intentionally chose Rochester because of its exceptional talent, world-class capabilities, and longstanding community partnerships," said Chris Monoski, CACI Executive Vice President of Manufacturing. "This facility reflects our long-term commitment to the region and positions us to deliver advanced capabilities faster, at greater scale, and with the quality our customers depend on." The facility will support production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing, and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack (TLS BCT Manpack) program with the U.S. Army. TLS Manpack is CACI's electronic warfare military technology for dismounted soldiers that enable the U.S. Army to fight and dominate in the electromagnetic battlespace. With room for expansion, CACI will produce this and many more software-defined electronic warfare capabilities at scale. The production of TLS Manpack also supports dozens of manufacturing and fabrication small business suppliers across Upstate New York, extending the economic impact of CACI's investment well beyond the Rochester facility. "Demand for advanced electronic warfare technology is surging, and Rochester gives us the capacity to deliver for our customers today while preparing for tomorrow," said Tom Kirkland, CACI Executive Vice President of Electronic Warfare. "By combining software-defined innovation with advanced manufacturing, we're delivering technologies that give our customers the operational edge when it matters most. Our adversaries never pause, neither can we."
CACI opens defence electronics manufacturing facility in Rochester, New York. CACI International has opened a 61,000-square-foot Manufacturing Centre of Excellence for Defence Electronics in the Greater Rochester area in New York, in the United States. The facility increases CACI's manufacturing space by more than 300% and will serve as the primary production hub for the company's electronic warfare technologies. The facility supports production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack programme - an electronic warfare system for dismounted soldiers enabling operations in the electromagnetic battlespace. The programme is contracted with the US Army, according to a press release from the company. CACI describes the Rochester location as a deliberate choice, citing the region's engineering talent base and manufacturing capabilities. The facility is designed with room for expansion, with CACI intending to scale production of additional software-defined electronic warfare capabilities from the site. "Demand for advanced electronic warfare technology is surging, and Rochester gives us the capacity to deliver for our customers today while preparing for tomorrow," said Tom Kirkland, Executive Vice President of Electronic Warfare at CACI. The production programme also supports dozens of small business suppliers across Upstate New York. From manufacturing and design to supply chains and emerging technologies, the electronics industry never stands still. Meet the people driving it forward at the upcoming Evertiq Expo events. The next stop is Evertiq Expo Gothenburg on September 17, where industry professionals gather to exchange knowledge, discover new solutions and build valuable business connections. To stay up to date with the latest developments, sign up for the Newsletter.