Electrical Engineer, Embedded UAS Systems (TS/SCI)

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,300 - 189,600; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive design, integration, and advancement of embedded hardware and UAS technologies supporting defense missions.

You will work hands-on with microcontrollers, SoMs, RF systems, and UAS platforms to deliver innovative technical solutions. You will collaborate with cross-discipline teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to mission-focused prototypes and operational systems.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong circuit troubleshooting skills using scopes, analyzers, and meters.
• Solid understanding of UART, SPI, I²C, CAN and control systems basics (e.g., PID).
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, and or Rust for custom firmware and tooling.
• Proven teamwork, technical communication, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize and support multiple projects.
• BS in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering (ABET‑accredited).

Responsibilities

• Design custom embedded hardware using microcontrollers and SoMs or FPGAs.
• Reverse-engineer circuit boards and embedded systems.
• Set up and work with basic embedded Linux environments.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑discipline engineering teams.
• Develop and integrate capabilities into small UAS/drone platforms and ground software.
• Capture and analyze RF signals using SDR tools.
• Document designs and communicate results clearly in writing and presentations.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

UART

SPI

I2C

CAN

Python

C/C++

Rust

RF analysis

Education

BS in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Tools

KiCAD

Altium

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Docker

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to drive design, integration, and advancement of embedded hardware and UAS technologies supporting defense missions.

You will work hands-on with microcontrollers, SoMs, RF systems, and UAS platforms to deliver innovative technical solutions. You will collaborate with cross-discipline teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to mission-focused prototypes and operational systems.