RF 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: Local
The Opportunity:
CACI seeks a highly motivated Senior RF Engineer to join our team supporting Electromagnetic Sensor and Communication (ES&C) and COMSEC within the Naval Surface Warfare Command. Our organization manages a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects from across the spectrum of Engineering and Research and Development (R&D) fields and requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated RF Engineer to join our design engineering team in Panama City Beach, Florida. As one of our Electrical Engineers on the team you will be responsible for design, development, integration, sustainment, & testing of components on our diverse product line. This position will be involved in all phases of product development including design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and firmware development. Successful Electrical Engineers are self-motivated and work effectively in team or individual situations. They have excellent communication skills and can handle multiple projects and activities simultaneously. U.S. Citizenship required. Successful candidates must have active SECRET clearance and willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex antennas and front-end modules for receiving signals to include radar and communications proto@type development systems. The candidate will be instrumental in the system engineering and advanced research and development associated with designing of products during pre-delivery design, integration, and acceptance. Duties will include technical responsibility for planning and executing technical programs, projects, or phases of projects to include customer interface, requirements development, design reviews, and technical interchanges, and all aspects of proto@type/product system design, development, demonstration, and evaluation.
Analyze, design, develop, and maintain products; assist in commercialization
Understand current product portfolio to enhance product line and generate creativity in potential new products that service our industry
Build proto@types, products, and systems for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations
Troubleshoot electrical issues to help support production areas
Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes, and other tasks involved in product development
Support engineering design reviews with other engineers, Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Author interface control documents for systems and subsystems
Create schematics and BOMs for products
Analyze data to improve current systems and products
Be part of a team to establish system architecture
Lead technical execution of electrical engineering principles
Assist in generation of technical content of white paper for proposal development as required
Qualifications:
Required:
BSEE (MSEE desired) and minimum of 5 years of RF antenna design experience
Experience in Antenna and RF systems design including RF cascade analysis to identify compression points, system gain, sensitivity, and dynamic range
Experience with analog and digital RF circuits design, fabrication, and assembly
Experience with Anechoic Chamber operations for obtaining antenna gain measurements
Experience utilizing lab equipment including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, and custom test equipment
Knowledge or experience with simulating RF circuits for gain, NF, P1dBm, etc.
Familiarization with Electromagnetic (RF) propagation and systems
Experience designing and supporting fabrication and assembling of PCBs containing surface mount and through-hole components
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout
Desired:
Active TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in electrical engineering
Experience leading development
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$81,300 - $170,700
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
