Hardware Integration Engineer (Electrical)

CACI International•Dulles, VA

23h

About The Position

CACI International Inc. has an immediate opening for an RF Hardware Integration Engineer (Electrical Engineer) located in Dulles, VA. This position will design and develop complex RF systems, including RF analog and digital system design, from concept through deployment and maintenance. The Engineer will work with multidisciplinary teams across Mechanical, PCB Design, Antenna, Software, DSP, Firmware, and Production Engineering to create, design, document, build, test, deploy, and maintain complex electronic RF systems. We operate in a fast-paced, highly technical R&D environment where successful engineers are self-motivated, work effectively in team or individual situations, have excellent communication skills, and can handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously.

Requirements

Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (ABET/EAC Accredited)
5+ years of relevant experience in electrical/computer engineering with a focus on RF design
Strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, and system architecture
Proven track record of delivering complex RF systems through all development phases
Interpersonal skills required to work with others and communicate effectively
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure for quick-reaction projects with minimal supervision
Must be organized

Nice To Haves

MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Hands-on prototyping and assembly experience
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience
Software Defined Radios (SDR) experience
Experience using Altium Designer
Military Vehicle Electronics or equivalent industrial applications
Experience with RF simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST, ADS)

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and optimize complex RF systems and subsystems including RF analog and digital systems
Take a system design through component selection, system drawings and documentation, and integration and test with a focus on RF optimization
Work closely with Mechanical, PCB Design, Antenna, Software, DSP, Firmware, and Production Engineering teams throughout the full product lifecycle
Lead system design reviews and technical discussions; conduct and participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and designs
Build prototypes, products, and systems for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations
Develop system-level requirements, specifications, and perform RF link budget analysis and system trade studies
Design testing procedures and coordinate testing; create test plans to validate systems meet design requirements
Create comprehensive system documentation including design specifications, test plans, technical reports, papers, and presentations
Support deployment, field integration, ongoing technical support, and system maintenance
Assist with planning, conducting, and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives in a timely, cost-effective fashion
Contribute to design standards, support design reuse, and identify novel technical concepts and markets