NAVWAR Engineer

CACI International Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 71,500 - 150,200; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking a NAVWAR Analyst (RF Data Analyst) to support the Joint Navigation Warfare Center. This pivotal role involves developing insights on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) threats and leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to enhance national defense capabilities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or data science, an active Secret security clearance, and 5 years of relevant experience in engineering or data science, along with proficiency in data manipulation and analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 5 years of experience in related engineering or data science roles.
• Strong technical foundation in data-driven methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical navigation warfare insights to enhance PNT understanding.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Leverage advanced software to process RF data and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data requirements and develop test plans.
• Handle analysis of RF interference impacting space launches.
• Provide guidance on data quality during hardware tests.
• Analyze data to inform strategic direction of PNT systems.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies related to data science.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

RF Engineering

Data Science

Data Manipulation

Coding for Data Analytics

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Data Science

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

JUMP

GIANT RPM

Systems Toolkit (STK)

Job description

Overview

As a CACI Mission & Engineering NAVWAR Analyst (RF Data Analyst) supporting the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC), you will contribute to enhancing the Department of Defense’s (DoD) understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) vulnerabilities and threats. Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, the JNWC is the DoD’s Center of Excellence for Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and PNT capabilities integration. In this pivotal role you will help develop critical navigation warfare insights to support operational readiness and strategic decision-making across multiple defense agencies and coalition partners. You will leverage advanced analysis software to process and interpret RF data collected from field events and military exercises, providing actionable insights that directly impact joint planning, Operation Plan (OPLAN) analysis, and the execution of NAVWAR operations across all domains and military operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical navigation warfare insights to enhance the Department of Defense’s understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) vulnerabilities and threats.
• Develop and script data processing workflows to create and maintain dashboards and reports, providing key insights to internal and external stakeholders within the Department of Defense.
• Leverage advanced analysis software to process and interpret RF data collected from field events and military exercises, providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather analysis and data requirements during the planning phase, and develop test plans to characterize and assess navigation hardware performance.
• Handle requests to identify potential RF interference that could impact space launches, ensuring thorough analysis and timely resolution.
• Provide real‑time guidance and expertise on data quality during the testing of navigation hardware in field tests and military exercises.
• Actively participate in shaping the strategic direction of PNT systems through insightful data analysis and the creation of actionable recommendations.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies in data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, applying them to PNT‑related challenges to support JNWC’s goals.
• Use data insights to identify trends, patterns, and emerging threats, aiding in shaping the operational environment and ensuring the JNWC’s position as a leader in PNT superiority.
• Travel in support of military exercises and operational field assessments, leveraging data analysis to enhance the organization’s subject‑matter expertise and inform decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience: 5 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, RF Engineering, or Data Science.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in an Engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, RF) or Data Science.
• Technical Foundation: Strong foundation in technical principles and data‑driven methodologies.
• Proven Track Record: Proven application of technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems and drive data‑driven insights.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Data Manipulation: Familiarity with cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Coding for Data Analytics and Visualization: Experience coding for data analytics and visualization, utilizing languages such as Python, R, or JUMP to automate data workflows, perform statistical analysis, and create interactive reports or dashboards.
• Proficiency in Tools and Technologies: Proficient in one or more of the following tools and technologies: JUMP, GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, Systems Toolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

Pay Range

$71,500 - $150,200

CAS: 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.