Communications Engineer

CACI•Sterling, VA

11d

About The Position

GROUPER is an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) RDT&E (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) contract with the United States Space Force Focus on creating systems to support Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) through the development, test, and deployment of large aperture antenna systems and the mission processing to support Seeking systems engineers with backgrounds in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical engineering Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology supporting critical Space Force missions Involvement in the full lifecycle of antenna systems, from design to test to global deployment Contribute to enhancing national security through advanced SIGINT capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited university
2+ years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace industries
Proven experience in creating and managing end-to-end system design; system diagrams, wiring diagrams, power budgets, RF link budgets, and managing BOMs
Strong knowledge of large aperture antenna systems and SIGINT technologies
Experience with factory and site acceptance testing procedures
Excellent project management skills, including experience with end-to-end material management
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
4+ years of experience in systems engineering for SIGINT or related defense projects
Demonstrated ability in creating and presenting design reviews to government customers
Hands-on experience with global deployment of large-scale antenna systems
Familiarity with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and government contracting processes
Familiarity with relevant applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Systems Tool Kit (STK), Solidworks, Python/MATLAB

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed system diagrams, wiring diagrams, power budgets, RF link budgets, BOMs, etc. for large aperture antenna systems
Develop and present design reviews to customers, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts
Lead customer presentations, demonstrating project progress and system capabilities
Participate in on-site system installations, providing technical expertise during deployment
Conduct thorough factory and site acceptance testing to ensure system quality and performance
Prepare and complete Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) to meet program documentation requirements