Senior RF Integration & Test Engineer

CACI International

Melbourne (KY)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CAcI International is seeking an experienced Senior Integration & Test Engineer to lead integration, troubleshooting, and verification of complex RF systems across development to production. You will serve as the technical authority for system integration, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and management to meet stringent requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in RF/electronic system integration, strong troubleshooting across hardware, RF paths, and digital

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics
8+ years of experience integrating and testing complex RF and electronic systems
Extensive expertise in RF communications, microwave systems, Digital Signal Processing, or SIGINT/ISR systems
Experience troubleshooting RF hardware at component, subsystem, and system levels
Strong understanding of RF propagation, impedance matching, S-parameters, gain/attenuation, noise figure, frequency conversion, mixers, filters, LNAs, amplifiers, antennas
Experience interpreting RF schematics, wiring diagrams, system architectures, and enginee... drawings
Experience leading system integration efforts and resolving complex technical issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Experience with SIGINT, EW, ISR, or tactical communications systems
Familiarity with Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, Tektronix, and National Instruments test equipment
Experience with automated test systems, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or other test automation tools
Experience leading technical teams or serving as the integration lead on complex defense programs

Responsibilities

Lead integration and system-level testing of complex RF, digital, and mixed-signal electronic systems
Develop integration strategies, test plans, and verification procedures for hardware and system-level testing
Perform advanced troubleshooting of RF signal paths, transmit/receive chains, digital interfaces, power distribution, timing, synchronization, and system communications
Analyze RF performance including gain, loss, noise figure, frequency response, harmonics, spurious emissions, and signal integrity
Configure and operate RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers (VNA), signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and digital test equipment
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, firmware, and interface issues across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for integration and production issues
Review engineering drawings, RF block diagrams, schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), wiring diagrams, and system specifications
Support customer acceptance testing, environmental testing, qualification testing, and field integration activities
Develop automated test methodologies and improve integration and production processes
Mentor engineers and technicians while providing technical leadership during integration and production activities
Support proposal efforts, technical reviews, and customer briefings