Senior Electrical/Electronics Engineer

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Senior Electrical/Electronics Engineer to support the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role focuses on planning, designing, and integrating advanced EW capabilities for field operations, coordinating with the TEW Branch and external stakeholders.

You will lead testing, analysis, and reporting activities, translating warfighter requirements into technical specs and ensuring system performance in contested electromagnetic environments.

Qualifications

• Security clearance: active Secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or ABET-accredited discipline.
• 5–8 years of progressive engineering experience in RF engineering, hardware design, or electronic warfare systems (DoD/defense).
• Hands-on DSP/SDR experience or closely related RF engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with RF lab equipment: spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, DMMs, network analyzers, signal generators.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex schematics and diagrams.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across stakeholders to support schedules and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support ARAT's TEW Branch by testing and integrating EW tools with SDR platforms and related systems.
• Conduct unit, subsystem, and end-to-end testing in lab, simulated, and field environments.
• Read and troubleshoot complex electrical/data schematics to maintain test setups and equipment.
• Provide recommendations on lifecycle maintenance, system modernization, and resiliency.
• Prepare engineering reports, design packages, test plans, and technical recommendations for next-generation EW initiatives.

Skills

RF engineering

DSP

SDR architectures

read schematics

interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power Meters

Digital Multimeters

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Microsoft Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical/Electronics 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:

CACI is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Electrical Engineer (Senior) to support the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In support of Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), you will join an integrated, high-performing engineering team dedicated to maintaining absolute spectrum superiority and defeating worldwide electronic warfare (EW) and signals threats. Operating within ARAT's Terrestrial Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW) Branch, you will serve as a senior technical lead responsible for planning, designing, evaluating, and integrating advanced EW capabilities. You will collaborate directly with the Branch Chief, Team lead and external stakeholders to translate warfighter requirements into high-performance technical specifications, ensuring our forces remain dominant in increasingly contested electromagnetic operational environments.

Responsibilities:

Support ARAT's Terrestrial Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW) Branch in testing and integrating advanced ARAT software tools, algorithms, and processes with emerging EW platforms and tactical capabilities (e.g., TLS-BCT Manpack, EWTA, and related SDR systems).

Conduct robust unit, subsystem, and end-to-end system testing in lab, simulated, and field environments.

Read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex electrical and data schematic diagrams to maintain or repair test setups, hardware racks, and specialized tactical equipment.

Provide technical recommendations regarding lifecycle maintenance, system modernization, and hardware/software resiliency in support of ongoing projects and field innovations.

Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, design packages, test plans, and technical recommendations supporting next-generation EW initiatives.

Qualifications:

Required:

Security Clearance: Must hold an active Secret security clearance with verified eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or an ABET-accredited engineering discipline.

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of progressive engineering experience in RF engineering, hardware design, or electronic warfare systems within Department of Defense (DoD), military, or commercial aerospace/defense programs.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures, or closely related RF engineering disciplines.

Strong "hands-on" proficiency with specialized RF and general laboratory test equipment, including but not limited to: Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, Network Analyzers, and Signal Generators.

Professional ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using complex electronic schematics and engineering diagrams.

Proven ability to coordinate complex engineering activities across multiple stakeholders while supporting project schedules and operational requirements with minimal supervision.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts

Desired:

Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering with 6+ years of specialized military or industrial experience.

Hands-on maintenance and operational experience with Tactical SDR systems and signal generation systems (Keysight UXG products).

Foundational knowledge of basic RADAR operating theories and electronic warfare concepts (ES/EA/EP).

Direct experience analyzing RF transmit and receive hardware.

Direct exposure to, or experience with, antenna propagation modeling software and electromagnetic simulation.

Practical networking knowledge (TCP/IP, routing, network configuration) as applied to distributed tactical systems.

Familiarity with engineering design and diagramming tools, specifically Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD etc.

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 inclu