Principal RF Engineer

CACI • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

CACI is hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a senior technical consultant and project manager for advanced electronics design, upgrade, and maintenance projects. The role leads teams deployed worldwide to install, maintain, and upgrade complex electronic mission systems, security systems, and antennas, supporting U.S. Army systems on site wherever deployed. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance to begin employment and immediate worldwide deployability, including to potentially hazardous environments, for QRC/RRC technical support to U.S. forces.

The engineer plans, designs, fields, tests, and supports training for specialized U.S. communications systems and equipment used for critical Intelligence and Electronic Warfare systems. The role researches requirements and develops design specifications for deployable Army equipment in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, monitors equipment using data collection tools, and conducts electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference analyses and mitigation recommendations. It also oversees technical requirements and information exchange across contract-supported locations, advises the program manager, provides technical oversight to junior personnel, manages subcontract work and resources, and coordinates with government and contractor personnel.

Requirements

• Current Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 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 designing and maintaining 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 worldwide, including to potentially hazardous locations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer registration.
• 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 prepared 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, initially 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 project teams installing, maintaining, and upgrading complex electronic mission systems, security systems, and antennas.
• Support U.S. Army systems on site wherever and whenever deployed.
• Research requirements and data to develop design specifications for deployable U.S. Army equipment within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities.
• Use data collection equipment to monitor electronic, communications, and related equipment.
• Perform complex EMI/RFI analyses and recommend mitigation.
• Maintain baseline information for U.S. military unique physical security systems.
• Coordinate contract technical requirements and exchange project technical information among contract-supported locations.
• Act as technical advisor to the program manager.
• Provide technical oversight to more 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.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning resources and learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior