Electrical Engineer

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

23d

About The Position

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), with a strong emphasis on wiring harness architecture, power distribution, and RF subsystem integration. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both detailed electrical design work and hands-on integration in a fast-paced prototyping environment. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that UAS platforms are electrically robust, well-documented, and ready for mission execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience designing wiring harnesses and generating associated documentation
• Experience with power electronics and low-voltage distribution systems
• Experience integrating RF or communication systems
• Strong schematic development skills
• Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and integration environment
• Knowledge or experience with analog or digital RF circuits.
• Able to design, fabricate, and perform PCB assembly of surface mount and through-hole components, modify, and assemble mechanical enclosures
• Experience integrating RF or communication systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting UAS, aerospace, or airborne platforms
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC best practices for airborne systems
• Experience with configuration management and revision control processes
• Experience working closely with technicians or fabrication teams
• Experience supporting flight testing or operational events

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft-level wiring harness architectures including signal routing, shielding, grounding, and connector selection
• Generate detailed wiring diagrams, harness drawings, pinouts, and electrical schematics
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and configuration-controlled drawing packages
• Design and analyze UAS power systems including battery integration, regulation, distribution, and protection
• Integrate RF systems including command-and-control links, telemetry, video transmission systems, and antenna interfaces
• Perform system-level electrical integration within airframes and payload configurations
• Support fabrication teams by providing clear build documentation and resolving technical discrepancies
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis during lab integration and flight test events
• Support ground and flight test events as required
• Design of multilayer and controlled impedance PCBs
• Experience with radio communication systems, antenna specification, and electromagnetic interference mitigation, programming for small embedded processors

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees