Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems to advance embedded platforms for unmanned and autonomous missions. You will design hardware and software interfaces, select components, and integrate flight controllers with sensors and cameras.

Ideal candidates hold a TS/SCI clearance and a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, with hands-on experience in firmware development, hardware bring‑up, and real-time embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing embedded electronic systems including schematic design and PCB development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded electronic systems for unmanned and autonomous platforms.
• Work across circuit design, embedded computing, flight control hardware, sensors, and imaging systems.
• Prototype and mature integrated hardware capabilities and perform board bring‑up and testing.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Firmware development in C/C++

Hardware bring‑up

Embedded interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

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

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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
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant 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.