Digital Signal Processing Engineer

CACI International • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

CACI is growing our team with a high-potential, entry-level Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to support the development of next-generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare technologies for the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission. Learn more about the innovative, technology-centric solutions CACI creates and delivers to support this mission: SkyTracker® Technology Suite | CACI. This role is ideal for new graduates with strong technical fundamentals and relevant internship, research, or project experience who are ready to take ownership of well-defined technical problems, work independently, and continue developing their skills with support and mentorship from experienced engineers. Responsibilities: You will work both independently and collaboratively, executing well-scoped technical tasks while receiving guidance and mentorship from senior engineers as needed. Independently develop, integrate, test, and debug well-defined signal processing algorithms and software components supporting SIGINT and electronic warfare systems. Implement and evaluate DSP algorithms and analytic signal processing tools, owning discrete tasks from initial implementation through validation and testing. Contribute to the development and application of machine learning techniques for signal analysis, detection, or classification. Enhance and maintain existing Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) signal processing tools, such as X-Midas and M2Extra, while learning domain-specific frameworks and workflows. Collaborate with senior engineers to translate requirements and CONOPs into implementable software solutions, contributing technical analysis and documentation. Use computer-aided engineering and software tools to independently analyze, test, debug, and validate signal processing solutions. Work closely with cross-functional teams in an environment that values initiative, technical curiosity, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Expected graduation in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience applying signal processing concepts through coursework, internships, research, labs, or capstone projects.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C++, gained through academic, internship, or project work.
• Familiarity with Linux-based software development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on technical assignments, manage time effectively, and deliver results with limited day-to-day direction.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and analytical information in written and verbal form.
• Exposure to the software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and integration).
• Experience working on collaborative, team-based technical projects.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (or progress toward one) in a relevant technical discipline.
• Coursework or project experience in communications systems, RF engineering, or DSP.
• Exposure to software-defined radio (SDR) concepts, including: Receiver architectures, Modulation and demodulation techniques, Spectral analysis or channelization
• Experience performing link budgets, range estimates, or system sensitivity analysis through academic or project work.
• Familiarity with X-Midas, GNU Radio, MATLAB, or similar signal processing tools.
• Introductory experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Coursework or project experience involving: Machine learning or data analytics, Error-correcting codes, Digital video formats or telemetry systems, Target tracking or estimation techniques

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, integrate, test, and debug well-defined signal processing algorithms and software components supporting SIGINT and electronic warfare systems.
• Implement and evaluate DSP algorithms and analytic signal processing tools, owning discrete tasks from initial implementation through validation and testing.
• Contribute to the development and application of machine learning techniques for signal analysis, detection, or classification.
• Enhance and maintain existing Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) signal processing tools, such as X-Midas and M2Extra, while learning domain-specific frameworks and workflows.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to translate requirements and CONOPs into implementable software solutions, contributing technical analysis and documentation.
• Use computer-aided engineering and software tools to independently analyze, test, debug, and validate signal processing solutions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees