Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW)
CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
•$82,700 - $173,900•Onsite
About The Position
CACI is seeking a mission-driven Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Supporting the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), the engineer will join a team working to maintain spectrum superiority and counter electronic warfare and signals threats. Within ARAT’s Terrestrial Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW) Branch, this senior technical lead will plan, design, evaluate, and integrate advanced electronic warfare capabilities. The role works with the Branch Chief, team lead, engineering teams, and external stakeholders to translate warfighter requirements into technical specifications for contested electromagnetic environments.
Requirements
- Hold an active Secret security clearance and be eligible for upgrade to TS/SCI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or an ABET-accredited engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive engineering experience in RF engineering, hardware design, or electronic warfare systems within DoD, military, or commercial aerospace and defense programs.
- Hands-on experience with digital signal processing, software-defined radio architectures, or closely related RF engineering disciplines.
- Hands-on proficiency with RF and laboratory test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, digital multimeters, network analyzers, and signal generators.
- Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex electronic schematics and engineering diagrams.
- Ability to coordinate engineering and test activities while supporting schedules and operational requirements with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and brief ARAT Program Officer leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering and 6 or more years of specialized military or industrial experience.
- Hands-on maintenance and operational experience with Radar Threat Simulator systems, particularly Keysight UXG products.
- Foundational knowledge of radar operating theories and electronic warfare concepts (ES/EA/EP).
- Experience designing and analyzing RF transmit and receive hardware.
- Exposure to or experience with antenna propagation modeling software and electromagnetic simulation.
- Practical networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, routing, and network configuration for distributed tactical systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or AutoCAD Electrical.
Responsibilities
- Support testing and integration of ARAT software tools, algorithms, specialized techniques, and processes with emerging electronic warfare platforms and tactical capabilities, including TLS-BCT Manpack, EWTA, and related software-defined radio systems.
- Work with the Branch Chief, team lead, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and execute system requirements in accordance with military and technical specifications.
- Research, design, develop, and test RF and electronic components and systems using knowledge of electromagnetic theory, signal propagation, and material properties.
- Analyze Army electronic warfare and RF systems, identify deficiencies and hardware or software anomalies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct unit, subsystem, and end-to-end system testing in laboratory, simulated, and field environments.
- Read and troubleshoot electrical and data schematics to maintain or repair test setups, hardware racks, and tactical equipment.
- Recommend lifecycle maintenance, system modernization, and hardware and software resiliency measures.
- Manage system hardware, databases, and technical documentation configurations to maintain traceability and operational compliance.
- Prepare engineering reports, design packages, test plans, and technical recommendations for electronic warfare initiatives.
- Present engineering recommendations and brief ARAT Program Officers, government leaders, and civilian military leadership.
Benefits
- Flexible time off benefit
- Learning resources and learning and development opportunities
- Healthcare and wellness benefits
- Financial and retirement benefits
- Family support benefits
- Continuing education benefits
- Time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
