Radio frequency/Electrical Engineer I

CACI International•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$53,100 - $106,300•Hybrid

About The Position

CACI is seeking an early-career Radio frequency/Electrical Engineer I to support RF hardware design across CACI’s hardware portfolio and help solve mission-critical challenges in the space and defense industry. The role involves working closely with experienced engineers while developing technical skills and expertise in RF/microwave engineering. The position is based in CACI’s Colorado Springs, Colorado office, with the possibility of hybrid work schedules. Travel may be up to 10% within the continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with an emphasis on RF (radio frequency) design.
0–3 years of related work experience.
Basic understanding of RF components, including amplifiers, attenuators, couplers, filters, mixers, switches, and splitters/combiners.
Familiarity with standard RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of microwave impedance matching techniques.
Strong troubleshooting and testing skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with attention to detail and thoroughness.
Passion for fostering good engineering practices and processes.
Willingness to learn new technology and approaches.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with PCB design and layout.
Experience designing board-level and connectorized RF solutions.
Ability to understand and predict phase noise levels.
Proficiency in the design and analysis of PLL frequency synthesizers.
Ability to simulate RF/microwave system performance parameters and compare them against specifications.
Familiarity with telemetry and satellite communications.

Responsibilities

Support the design and testing of PDB schematics and layouts, including RF circuits.
Assist in creating RF/microwave test-set functional block diagrams and circuit schematics.
Conduct RF testing and measurements using standard test equipment.
Document test results, design specifications, and technical procedures.
Participate in design reviews and learn from customer solution development.
Troubleshoot basic RF circuit issues.
Contribute to engineering team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Continuously learn and develop technical skills in RF/microwave engineering.
Continuously improve, adapt, and grow.