Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW)

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to support the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, focusing on electronic warfare capabilities and SDR architectures. The role requires a Secret clearance and a strong background in RF engineering and DoD programs.

You will lead design, testing, and integration of advanced EW solutions, partnering with branch leadership and stakeholders to translate warfighter needs into technical specifications and robust system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or RF Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years in RF engineering, hardware design, or EW systems in DoD/military/defense sectors.
• Hands-on with DSP, SDR architectures, or related RF disciplines.
• Proficient with RF/test equipment (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, meters, network analyzers).
• Ability to read and troubleshoot complex schematics and diagrams.
• Experience coordinating engineering/test activities and communicating with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support ARAT TEW Branch testing and integration of EW platforms and SDR systems.
• Define and execute system requirements to meet strict military specs.
• Research, design, develop, test RF/electronic components using EM theory and materials.
• Analyze Army EW and RF systems to identify deficiencies and recommend fixes.
• Conduct lab, simulated, and field testing across end-to-end systems.
• Read and troubleshoot complex electrical schematics and test setups.

Skills

DSP

SDR architectures

RF engineering

RF hardware

test equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or RF Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power Meters

Digital Multimeters

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW)

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

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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 the 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, specialized techniques and processes with emerging EW platforms and tactical capabilities (e.g., TLS-BCT Manpack, EWTA, and related SDR systems).
• Partner with the Branch Chief, Team lead and multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, define, and execute system requirements to strict military and technical specifications.
• Research, design, develop, and test RF/electronic components and systems utilizing deep knowledge of electromagnetic theory, signal propagation, and material properties.
• Perform complex technical and diagnostic analysis on Army EW and RF systems to identify deficiencies, isolate hardware/software anomalies, and recommend rapid corrective actions.
• 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.
• Perform rigorous configuration management for system hardware, databases, and technical documentation updates to ensure full traceability and operational compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive engineering reports, design packages, test plans, and technical recommendations supporting next-generation EW initiatives.
• Demonstrate technical leadership by presenting complex engineering recommendations and executive-level briefings to ARAT Program Officers, Government leaders, and civilian military leadership.

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 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 engineering & test activities while supporting project schedules and operational requirements with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and brief up to the ARAT Program Officer leadership level.

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 Radar Threat Simulator systems (specifically Keysight UXG products).
• Foundational knowledge of basic RADAR operating theories and electronic warfare concepts (ES/EA/EP).
• Direct experience designing and 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 diagrammi