Electrical Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
CACI has an exciting opportunity for the right person with a current Secret security clearance (with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI) to join our team as an Electrical Engineer in the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD area . Qualified candidates must have experience with RF test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, mixed signal generators, and power meters. Your knowledge and experience with design and integration of electronics on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), RCIED, or Water born IED's will help drive CACI mission to excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth!
What You’ll Get to Do:
Work on state-of-the-art technologies like RF transmitters, RF receivers, GPS, RF amplifiers, and digital circuits applicable to UAV and land-based sensors. Apply techniques of RF test and characterization of components and circuits. Support engineers in design investigations, product replication and development process. Perform basic research, testing / debugging, performance validation, quality control, and deployment. Support test fixture development with the use of the latest electronic and mechanical CAD software, 3D printing, and pcb fabrication. Immersion and growth in aspects of manufacturing processes and test methods. Perform fundamental investigation(s), evaluation(s), application(s), and design implementation(s) of new and diverse technologies across multiple applications.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
Current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
Experience in the use of RF test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, mixed signal generators, Power meters.
Experience with design and integration of electronics on (UAS) Unmanned Aerial Systems, RCIED, or Water born IEDs.
Experience in soldering small and large components.
Knowledge or experience with analog or digital RF circuits.
Able to design power distribution systems to include wiring harnesses and battery systems.
Able to Troubleshoot circuits and perform repairs as necessary.
Responsible for Test, Verification and Validation (V&V) of fabricated threat replicas utilizing benchtop equipment while following appropriate test plans.
Collaborate with engineers and peers assigned to projects to rectify discrepancies in design and/or documentation.
Perform all functional duties independently
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Knowledge of various modulation formats in communication.
Altium Designer experience.
IPC soldering certification.
Experience with design and integration of electronics on (UAS) Unmanned Aerial Systems, RCIED, or Water born IEDs.
Experience with tools/skill sets including Software Defined Radios (RTL-SDR, HackRF or similar), RFID, and (NFC) Near-field communication.
What We Can Offer You:
We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.