Principal RF Engineer

CACI International•Springfield, VA

3d•$120,800 - $265,800

About The Position

CACI is hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead project teams deployed worldwide to install, maintain, and upgrade complex electronic mission systems, security systems, and antennas. The role directly supports U.S. Army systems at deployed locations and requires an active TS/SCI clearance to begin employment. The position serves as the senior technical consultant and project manager for advanced electronics design, upgrade, and maintenance projects under the task order. It provides planning, design, initial fielding, testing, and training for special-purpose U.S. communications systems and equipment supporting critical Intelligence and Electronic Warfare systems. The role ensures operations and maintenance comply with applicable physical, operational, security, safety, environmental, and communications regulations and equipment specifications. The engineer researches requirements and develops design specifications for deployable U.S. Army equipment within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), monitors equipment using data-collection equipment, and conducts complex EMI/RFI analyses and mitigation recommendations. The role also maintains baseline information for U.S. military-unique physical security systems; coordinates contract technical requirements and project information; advises the program manager; oversees junior engineers and technicians; manages subcontracts and resources; and coordinates with government and contractor personnel. Immediate worldwide deployment, including to potentially hazardous environments, is required to provide QRC/RRC technical support to U.S. forces. CACI describes a culture centered on integrity, character, and innovation, with flexible time off and learning resources. It offers competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits. The proposed salary range is $120,800–$265,800.

Requirements

Current Top Secret SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
10+ years of engineering experience, including management of complex projects.
Two years of progressive experience and proven management skills with unit/site management, such as division manager or team director.
Experience in design and maintenance of complex electronic communications systems.
Thorough knowledge of HF through microwave RF receiving, transmitting, and distribution systems.
Experience with electronic equipment including fiber optic systems, audio systems, computers, analog and digital displays, I/O devices, and recorders.
Experience with electromagnetic compatibility and the functional application of EMI/RFI analysis and mitigation programs.
Ability to deploy immediately worldwide, including to potentially hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer registration is desirable.
Ability to fault-isolate, repair, and test complex systems, including operating software-based diagnostic systems and electronic test equipment.
Familiarity with maintenance of HVAC systems, site power, and grounding.
Knowledge of maintenance shop operations and quality assurance.
Knowledge of satellite communications.
Fluent English and ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams written under ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior technical consultant on the task order.
Serve as project manager for advanced electronics design, upgrade, and maintenance projects.
Plan, design, field, test, and provide training for complex special-purpose U.S. communications systems and equipment supporting Intelligence and Electronic Warfare systems.
Ensure system and equipment operations and maintenance comply with physical, operational, security, safety, environmental, and communications regulations and equipment specifications.
Lead worldwide deployed teams installing, maintaining, and upgrading electronic mission systems, security systems, and antennas, and support U.S. Army systems at deployed locations.
Research requirements and data and develop design specifications for deployable U.S. Army equipment within SCIFs.
Use data-collection equipment to monitor electronic, communications, and related equipment.
Perform complex EMI/RFI analyses and recommend mitigation measures.
Maintain baseline information for U.S. military-unique physical security systems.
Coordinate contract technical requirements and exchange project technical information among supported locations.
Act as technical advisor to the program manager.
Provide technical oversight to junior engineers and technicians.
Manage subcontracts and coordinate subcontract personnel and resource utilization.
Coordinate with government and other contractor personnel to accomplish projects.
Deploy worldwide, including to potentially hazardous work environments, to provide QRC/RRC technical support to U.S. forces.