Digital Signal Processing Engineer

CACI International • Sterling, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is partnering with the University of Virginia to find an enthusiastic Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer. This role involves joining a passionate team developing next-generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) and state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems to support the counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission. The engineer will contribute to innovative, technology-centric solutions like CACI's SkyTracker® Technology Suite, which supports intelligence, defense, and other government missions.

Requirements

• Expected graduation in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
• Enrolled in or completed some or all the following relevant coursework: ECE 4710 (Communications) ECE 4750 (Digital Signal Processing) ECE 6750 (Digital Signal Processing)
• Experience processing signals using any signal processing software tool suite
• Experience programming in Python, and C++
• Linux software development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products
• Exposure to all phases of software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
• Experience working in collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development
• The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
• Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments
• Understanding of software defined radio systems: Receiver architectures Software channelization Modulation/demodulation techniques Spectral analysis
• Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radios
• Experience with Kubernetes or Docker
• Experience with telemetry systems
• Knowledge and experience of processing signals, including: Error correcting codes Digital video formats
• Knowledge and experience with target tracking systems
• Knowledge and experience performing machine learning techniques

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on a variety of platforms supporting intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test analytic signal processing software tools for DSP algorithms
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
• Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) signal processing tools.
• Help define the requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.

Benefits

• A culture of integrity.
• An environment of trust.
• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• A focus on continuous growth.
• competitive compensation
• benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• 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