Electrical Engineer - RF Design

CACI; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Electrical RF Engineer SME to join our design engineering team in Sterling, VA. You will engage in design, development, integration, sustainment, and testing of RF system components to meet mission requirements.

The role spans requirements analysis, system design, architecture development, manufacturing, assembly and test, with strong emphasis on teamwork and communication. You will analyze and design products, build prototypes, run simulations, and create interface

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of design experience.
• RF or Antenna signal experience required.
• Familiarity with ICDs, SRDs, CDDs, PDR/CDR reviews and PLM processes.
• Experience with RF analysis tools: GRASP, Ansys STK, MATLAB, Genesys.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop RF products and systems.
• Build prototypes and run lab simulations for testing.
• Create schematics and BOMs for products.
• Lead electrical engineering efforts and technical reviews.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure design integrity from concept to test.

Skills

RF experience

Antenna signals

Digital communications

Lab equipment

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PADS

GRASP

Ansys STK

MATLAB

Keysight Genesys

Job description

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an Electrical RF Engineer SME to join our design engineering team. As one of our Electrical Engineers in the team you will be responsible for engaging in design, development, integration, sustainment, & testing of system components to meet established mission requirements. This position will be involved in all phases of system development including requirements analysis, system design, architecture development, manufacturing, assembly and test. Successful RF 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.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, develop products

• Understand current product portfolio to enhance product line and generate creativity in potential new products that service our industry

• Build prototypes, products, and systems for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations

• Design the interfaces that interface our products

• 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

• Bachelors (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relative electrical engineering design work

• RF or Antenna signal experience

• Exposure to standard Engineering Process and terms such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System Requirements Documents (SRD), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Customer Acceptance, Product Life Management Review (PLM)

• Familiarity with RF analysis tools and methods including GRASP, Ansys STK, MATLAB, and Keysight Genesys

• Broad knowledge of digital communication signals

• Operating experience utilizing lab equipment including: Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, and custom test equipment

• Excellent organization, communication and writing skills, and the ability to express yourself in technical discussion via strategy, implementation and system & subsystem design

Desired

• Developing test summaries to include results, conclusions, and recommendations

• Experience with electronic exploitation

• Familiarity with Siemens PADS software for PCB layout design

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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

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.