Technical Lead - Senior Electrical Engineer

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

CACI is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Technical Lead - Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. This role involves meticulously investigating complex electrical designs, analyzing sophisticated communication signals, and quantifying RF characteristics to explain how intricate devices operate. This senior position requires exceptional technical depth, methodical analysis skills, and the ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, comprehensive reports for customers, while also leading a team of engineers.

Requirements

Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience OR associate degree and 15+ years of experience OR High School diploma and 18+ years of experience
Deep expertise in electronic schematic design and interpretation of complex circuits
Advanced expertise in identifying electronic components and characterizing sophisticated circuits
Advanced proficiency with laboratory benchtop equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.)
Comprehensive understanding of RF communications principles and specialized RF measurements
Excellent technical writing skills for complex technical reports
Ability to mentor and lead junior engineers

Nice To Haves

ABET BSE or MS in Electrical Engineering
Advanced knowledge of IED and/or UXS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP)
Proficiency developing C/C++ or equivalent code to interface with sophisticated hardware and associated interfaces (SPI, I2C, etc)
Extensive experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware/software integration
Advanced knowledge of communication security protocols
Expert-level MATLAB/LabVIEW modeling and simulation skills
Specialized knowledge of RF principles and signal analysis
Deep understanding of embedded software/hardware systems
Advanced knowledge of wireless/cyber security vulnerabilities

Responsibilities

Characterize and document advanced electronic systems: Research complex circuit components, create detailed schematics and perform sophisticated laboratory environment time and frequency domain tests to understand intricate circuit functions and device operational purpose.
Analyze complex communication bus protocols: Work with various digital communication protocols like SPI, I2C, UART, and more specialized interfaces to understand complex data flow within sophisticated devices.
Characterize advanced RF signals: Measure and analyze challenging radio frequency (RF) signals from electronic devices to identify complex physical layer characteristics such as advanced modulation schemes, operating frequencies, occupied bandwidths, transmission power, etc.
Decode sophisticated modulation: Analyze and decode complex RF modulation types to extract data and understand intricate signal encoding mechanisms.
Develop comprehensive technical reports: Create detailed device characterization data and in-depth analysis summaries for coherent and comprehensive reports and briefings for customers.
Research emerging technologies: Stay current with cutting-edge electronic technologies and analytical techniques.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers: Provide technical guidance, oversee project execution, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.