Embedded Systems Engineer

CACI International Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 71,500 - 150,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Continuing education support

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc is looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer in San Antonio, TX. This role involves leading the development of advanced battery-powered test equipment for military applications as part of their Aerospace Solutions Group.

The candidate will design embedded systems with low Size, Weight, And Power requirements, collaborating closely with engineering teams. The position requires significant experience in embedded design, ARM architecture, and FPGA development, offering a full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Proven experience with ARM architecture including hardware design and firmware development.
• Extensive FPGA programming experience with HDL coding.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery-powered test instrumentation systems.
• Implement embedded system power optimization techniques.
• Develop and integrate FPGA designs for signal processing.
• Support product lifecycle management from concept to delivery.

Skills

Embedded systems design

ARM architecture

Altium Designer

FPGA programming

Embedded software development

Power optimization techniques

Serial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

Lead the development of next-generation battery-powered test instrumentation from concept through production for military aircraft applications with CACI's Aerospace Solutions Group on-site in San Antonio, TX.

As the Embedded Systems Engineer you will design cutting-edge embedded systems with low Size, Weight, And Power (SWAP) requirements utilizing ARM-based architectures developing advanced test equipment. You will collaborate directly with systems engineering teams to create innovative solutions for military avionics test applications.

Be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting critical USAF programs with opportunities for professional growth in aerospace and defense technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop battery-powered test instrumentation systems utilizing ARM architecture (Cortex-A/M series processors)
• Implement embedded system power optimization techniques to achieve low SWAP requirements for portable test equipment
• Design circuit cards using Altium Designer from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly
• Develop and integrate FPGA designs for signal processing, control, and data acquisition applications
• Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and verification using industry-standard tools and test equipment
• Develop embedded software and firmware for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Edge and Ubuntu Linux platforms
• Integrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols including I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPI
• Collaborate with systems engineering team to develop requirements, system architectures, and verification strategies
• Support product lifecycle management from concept to delivery within cost, scope, and schedule constraints
• Conduct design reviews and peer reviews, providing technical documentation and justification for design decisions
• Interface with USAF customers regarding development progress, technical solutions, and requirements clarification
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic tools

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related engineering discipline
• 7 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development
• Proven experience with ARM architecture (Cortex-A or Cortex-M) including hardware design and firmware development
• Circuit card design experience using Altium Designer including multi-layer PCB design, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Extensive FPGA programming experience (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice) with HDL coding (VHDL or Verilog)
• Strong background in embedded system power optimization techniques and battery management
• Proficiency with serial communication protocols: I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPI
• Experience developing embedded software on Linux platforms (RedHat Enterprise Linux Edge and/or Ubuntu)
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
• Willing and able to work on-site in San Antonio, TX

Desired:

• Experience with avionics systems, aerospace applications, and U.S. Air Force programs
• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or Test Program Set (TPS) development experience
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1760 (aircraft/store electrical interconnection) and/or MIL-STD-1553 (data bus) armament protocols
• Development experience in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
• Experience with real-time operating systems and edge computing technologies
• Product development through production in accordance with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automation
• RedHat certification (RHCE or RHCSA)

Benefits

At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Pay Range

$71,500 - $150,200

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.