RF Electrical Engineer

CACI International; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International in Panama City Beach, Florida seeks a Senior RF Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of antennas and front-end modules for radar and communications systems. Responsibilities span from schematic capture to PCB layout and firmware development.

The role requires 7+ years of RF antenna design experience, TS/SCI eligibility, and strong lab capabilities. Travel up to 10% locally. Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead technical execution of electrical engineering principles

Skills

RF Antenna Design

RF Systems Design

Analog RF Circuits

Digital RF Circuits

Anechoic Chamber Operations

Lab Equipment Proficiency

PCB Layout

Schematic Capture

RF Testing & Analysis

Education

BSEE

MSEE desired

Job description

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

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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 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

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$81,300 - $170,700

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.