Systems Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

CACI•Denver, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking talented Systems Engineering Interns to join our team for Summer 2026! The internship will begin in May and last 12 weeks. You will be required to work 100% on-site in the Westminster, CO office. Dive into an exciting internship with GROUPER, a dynamic IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contract for RDT&E (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) with the United States Space Force. You'll work in a vibrant and innovative environment, collaborating on cutting-edge technology projects that support critical Space Force missions. This is your chance to contribute to enhancing national security through advanced RF (Radio Frequency) collection capabilities.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or similar field from an ABET accredited university
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance
Experience working on end-to-end system design; system diagrams, wiring diagrams, power budgets, RF link budgets, and managing BOMs
Familiarity with relevant applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Systems Tool Kit (STK), SolidWorks, Python/MATLAB, Altium
Knowledge and understanding of antenna systems and RF collection and processing
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but not required
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience

Responsibilities

Focus on creating systems to support RF (Radio Frequency) collection through the development, test, and deployment of antenna systems and the mission processing to support
Opportunity to work on cutting edge technology supporting critical Space Force missions
Contribute to enhancing national security through advanced RF collection capabilities
Create and maintain detailed system diagrams, wiring diagrams, power budgets, RF link budgets, BOMs, etc. for large aperture antenna systems
Develop and present design reviews, ensuring clear communication of technical concepts
Assist in preparing presentations to demonstrate project progress and system capabilities
Engage in R&D activities to enhance system designs and functionalities
Conduct simulations and analyses to verify system performance and quality
Prepare comprehensive documentation to support R&D initiatives and program requirements