RF Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

CACI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CACI | Systemware in Herndon, VA is seeking an RF Engineering Intern to assist with the development of bespoke electronic products. The role will interface with a cross-functional team including System Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers/Technicians, and Sales Associates. Though wholly owned by CACI, a Fortune 500 company, we function as a boutique LLC comprised of under 100 staff, allowing us to operate like a small business. Our products are used successfully throughout the Commercial, Military, and Intelligence Communities. We pride ourselves on our self-funded product development. You will be required to work 100% on-site.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Experience with Python, Bash or Perl
Experience with C++ or C#
Demonstrate your ability to thrive in both collaborative team environments and independent projects
Showcase excellent communication skills and a respectful attitude that fosters a positive work culture

Nice To Haves

Experience with receiver design (LNA, RF Filtering, Mixers, PLL Synthesizers, A/D)
Experience with transmitter design (Up-converter Mixers, Power Amplifiers, Linearity Analysis, D/A)
Basic understanding of antenna theory and design
Familiarity with cascade analysis (Noise Figure, Min Discernable Signal, Dynamic Range, Saturation)
Familiarity with schematic entry, PCB layout, CAM file generation
Knowledge of hardware test/debug using Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, PCB Design Tools and RF Simulation Tools (i.e. EMPro, Genesis)
Experience in supporting mechanical packaging and enclosure design

Responsibilities

Help design, validate, and support the manufacturing of custom 10kHz-50GHz RF Receiver/Transmitter/Antenna designs
Write test scripts using Python, Bash or Perl
Provide recommendations on design for manufacturing tests
Help write procedures for manufacturing tests
Develop automated manufacturing test setups
Automate RF calibration techniques and noise floor measurements