Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems in Maryland to join a team delivering embedded hardware for unmanned and autonomous platforms. The role spans system architecture, schematic design, PCB development, firmware integration, and board bring-up, with collaboration across software, mechanical, autonomy, and systems engineers.

The candidate will work on flight controllers, sensors, cameras, and communications hardware, and will test and mature embedded capabilities on

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Typically a BA/BS or equivalent experience with 3–6 years in related work.
• Experience designing embedded electronic systems: schematic, PCB, bring-up.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or SoCs and peripheral circuitry.
• Experience developing or integrating flight control hardware, avionics, robotics, or real-time embedded systems.
• Knowledge of embedded interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Experience in C/C++ firmware development and debugging with lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic systems for unmanned, autonomous platforms and national security missions.
• Work across circuit design, embedded computing, flight control hardware, sensors, and imaging systems to prototyped hardware capabilities.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Embedded systems design

Firmware in C/C++

Schematic design

PCB development

Microcontrollers/SoCs

Embedded interfaces (SPI I2C UART CAN)

Hardware bring-up

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

STM32

NXP

TI

Microchip

NVIDIA Jetson

Raspberry Pi Compute Module

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25% Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll provide hands-on engineering support from system architecture and component selection through schematic design, PCB development, firmware integration, board bring-up, and system testing. You'll work closely with software, mechanical, autonomy, and systems engineers to integrate flight controllers, processors, sensors, cameras, communications hardware, and other embedded components into complete platforms.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded electronic systems supporting unmanned, autonomous, and other advanced platforms for critical national security missions. You'll work across circuit design, embedded computing, flight control hardware, sensors, and imaging systems to rapidly prototype and mature integrated hardware capabilities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Typically has a University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3-6 years of related work experience
• Experience designing and developing embedded electronic systems, including schematic design, component selection, PCB development, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, or SoCs and associated peripheral circuitry.
• Experience developing or integrating flight control hardware, avionics, robotics, or other real-time embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of embedded interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, or similar.
• Experience developing, modifying, or debugging embedded firmware in C/C++ or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware and firmware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other laboratory equipment.
• Ability to integrate sensors, communications devices, and other peripherals into embedded platforms.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing hardware for UAS, robotics, autonomous systems, or aerospace platforms.
• Experience with flight controllers, IMUs, GNSS receivers, ESCs, servos, motor control, or related avionics.
• Experience integrating cameras, image sensors, video processing hardware, or electro-optical systems.
• Familiarity with camera interfaces such as MIPI CSI, USB, Ethernet, or similar high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, or bare-metal firmware development.
• Familiarity with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi Compute Module, or similar embedded platforms.
• Experience with power distribution, battery-powered systems, DC/DC conversion, and power integrity.
• Experience with PCB layout considerations for mixed-signal, high-speed digital, or compact embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, ROS/ROS 2, or similar flight control and robotics ecosystems.
• Experience rapidly prototyping and integrating custom embedded hardware into operational or test platforms.

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.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $82,700 - 173,900 USD

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.