RF Electrical Engineer

CACI International Inc; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 81,300 - 170,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Senior RF Engineer in Panama City Beach, Florida. The role involves design, development, and testing of RF components. Candidates should possess a BSEE and a minimum of 7 years in RF antenna design. Responsibilities include managing complex projects, utilizing lab equipment, and supporting prototype development. The position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active SECRET clearance, with potential for TS/SCI as needed. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of RF antenna design experience.
• Experience with RF systems design including cascade analysis.
• Knowledge of anechoic chamber operations for gain measurements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RF products.
• Support technical reviews and design reviews.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and assist in commercialization.

Skills

RF antenna design experience

Analog and digital RF circuits design

Lab equipment usage (Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes)

Schematic capture and PCB layout

Electromagnetic propagation knowledge

Education

BSEE (MSEE desired)

Tools

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Information

• Job Title: RF Electrical Engineer
• Job Category: Engineering
• Time Type: Full time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
• Employee Type: Regular
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

CACI seeks a highly motivated Senior RF Engineer to join our team supporting Electromagnetic Sensor and Communication (ES&C) and COMSEC within the Naval Surface Warfare Command. Our organization manages a multi-disciplinary portfolio of projects from across the spectrum of Engineering and Research and Development (R&D) fields and requires an enthusiastic and self‑motivated RF Engineer to join our design engineering team in Panama City Beach, Florida. As one of our Electrical Engineers on the team you will be responsible for design, development, integration, sustainment, & testing of components on our diverse product line. This position will be involved in all phases of product development including design, schematic capture, PCB layout, and firmware development. Successful Electrical 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. U.S. Citizenship required. Successful candidates must have active SECRET clearance and be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for design, development, modification, and evaluation of complex antennas and front‑end modules for receiving signals to include radar and communications prototype development systems. The candidate will be instrumental in the system engineering and advanced research and development associated with designing of products during pre-delivery design, integration, and acceptance. Duties will include technical responsibility for planning and executing technical programs, projects, or phases of projects to include customer interface, requirements development, design reviews, and technical interchanges, and all aspects of prototype/product system design, development, demonstration, and evaluation.

• Analyze, design, develop, and maintain products; assist in commercialization
• 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
• 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:

• BSEE (MSEE desired) and minimum of 7 years of RF antenna design experience
• Experience in Antenna and RF systems design including RF cascade analysis to identify compression points, system gain, sensitivity, and dynamic range
• Experience with analog and digital RF circuits design, fabrication, and assembly
• Experience with Anechoic Chamber operations for obtaining antenna gain measurements
• Experience utilizing lab equipment including Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, and custom test equipment
• Knowledge or experience with simulating RF circuits for gain, NF, P1dBm, etc.
• Familiarization with Electromagnetic (RF) propagation and systems
• Experience designing and supporting fabrication and assembling of PCBs containing surface mount and through‑hole components
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout

Desired

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• Experience leading development

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: $81,300 - $170,700

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.