Navigation Engineer
US$90,500 – US$189,500 / yr base salary
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$90,500 – US$189,500 / yr |
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No unique specialisation
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyEngineering, STEM
Study levelBachelor's
Job Title: Navigation Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for an experienced Navigation Engineer to lead and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for the platform-based integration of advanced naval navigation elements. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical navigation field activities and fleet stakeholders to deliver critical capabilities to Ship Construction, New (SCN) platforms.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and/or support navigation Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for platform-based integration of navigation elements consisting of Navigation Field Activities and user stakeholders.
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Assist with review and tracking of GFE delivery schedules of IWS 6N elements for SCN (Ship Construction New) platforms.
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Develop and maintain Functional Interface Diagrams (FID) depicting proposed interface design for the overall Navigation Enclave to include interfaces to external navigation users.
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Support for planning and scheduling of any required Land-Based Test Events (LBTEs) for platform integration.
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Review of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Ship Install Diagrams (SIDS), Inter-Connection Diagrams (ICDs), and Cable Block Diagrams (CBDs)).
Qualifications:
Required:
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Active SECRET clearance (or U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain)
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from an accredited institution in an engineering or technical STEM discipline
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7yrs of experience with US Navy Navigation systems:
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Inertial Navigation Systems (e.g., WSN-7/12)
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Speed Logs (e.g., WSN-9, DEML, DHYSL)
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Electronic Charting Systems
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GPS
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GPNTS/NAVSSI
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ACNS
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NCDS
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Experience with shipboard data networks
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Experience working with NAVSEA program offices, Program Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) and Ship Acquisition Resource Managers (SHAPMs)