Electrical Engineer

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering T1 to work with RF technologies such as transmitters and receivers. You will be responsible for testing, debugging, and developing prototypes for UAV systems, delivering innovative solutions for cutting-edge projects. This role offers an opportunity for growth and essential work in a supportive environment with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement

Flexible work-life balance opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in soldering components and PCB assembly.
• Knowledge of RF circuits and test equipment.
• Ability to perform independent functional duties.

Responsibilities

• Work on RF transmitters and receivers, supporting engineers.
• Perform testing and debugging of circuits.
• Support test fixture development using CAD software.

Skills

Knowledge of analog or digital RF circuits

Experience with RF test equipment

Soldering skills

PCB assembly skills

Troubleshooting circuits

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Profile:

Electrical Engineering T1

JR Type:

Funded

Job Category:

Engineering

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

None

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Type of Travel:

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | REACT

Referral Bonus Plan:

$1,000* * *

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

• 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Knowledge or experience with analog or digital RF circuits.
• Experience in the use of RF test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, mixed signal generators, Power meters.
• Experience in soldering small and large components.
• Able to design, fabricate, and perform PCB assembly of surface mount and through-hole components, modify, and assemble mechanical enclosures.
• Responsible for Test, Verification and Validation (V&V) of fabricated threat replicas utilizing benchtop equipment while following appropriate test plans.
• Able to maintain inventory control of components and completed devices.
• Collaborate with engineers and peers assigned to projects to rectify discrepancies in design and/or documentation.
• Able to Troubleshoot circuits and perform repairs as necessary.
• Perform all functional duties independently.
• There is no clearance requirement to begin employment. As a requirement of continued employment you will be required to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Desired:

• 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 designing with Chip set architectures (i.e. Transceivers, embedded or otherwise, RAM addressing, Digital Encoding), (SoC) System on a Chip, (AI) Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, and Sensing circuits.
• Experience with tools/skill sets including Software Defined Radios (RTL-SDR, HackRF or similar), RFID, and (NFC) Nearfield communication.

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 morehere.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$53,100 - 106,300 USD

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.