Systems Engineer

CACI; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Army's SIGINT R&D efforts and develop cutting-edge SATCOM capabilities. You will lead lifecycle activities from requirements to fielding, working with RF and networked systems in diverse environments.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a relevant engineering BS, and extensive experience with SATCOM, RF chains, and field operations. Occasional travel to operational sites and vendors is expected.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• BS in a related technical discipline.
• 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience engineering, integrating, testing, or operating SATCOM or related systems.
• Knowledge of satellite communications architecture and RF signal chains.
• Ability to develop and interpret system diagrams and procedures.
• Experience with field installation, setup and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of IP networking and related devices.
• Ability to travel regularly for field work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for SATCOM prototypes from requirements through fielding and transition.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions, block and RF diagrams, BOMs, and procedures.
• Design and integrate deployable SATCOM systems including antennas, LNBs, BUCs, modems, cabling, and networking.
• Travel to locations to install, configure, operate, test, troubleshoot, and recover SATCOM systems.
• Create and maintain operator manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

BS in engineering

8 years experience

SATCOM / RF systems

RF architecture knowledge

System diagrams & docs

Field installation & troubleshooting

IP networking knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in systems engineering / electrical engineering / telecom / computer engineering / CS

Tools

RF test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Frequency counters

Job description

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a systems engineer to work with the Army's premier signal intelligence R&D engineering organization. You will work to develop cutting edge SIGINT capabilities with a top-tier team of professionals. You will work to solve a diverse range of technical challenges by engineering solutions for systems engineering, RF/antenna engineering, field operations, technical documentation, procurement support, and user training problems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the systems engineering lifecycle for SATCOM prototypes, from requirements definition through integration, fielding, test, sustainment, and transition.
• Develop system architectures, interface definitions, block diagrams, network diagrams, RF signal-flow diagrams, bills of material, configuration baselines, and technical operating procedures.
• Design and integrate deployable SATCOM systems incorporating antennas, feeds, low-noise block downconverters (LNBs), block upconverters (BUCs), amplifiers, modems, waveguides, RF cabling, networking equipment, compute platforms, and mission-processing equipment.
• Travel to operational, test, exercise, customer, vendor, and field locations to install, configure, operate, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and recover SATCOM prototype systems.
• Create and maintain operator manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, quick-reference cards, and training materials.

Qualifications:

Required:

• TS/SCI clearance
• BS in systems engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline .
• 8 years of previous work experience
• Experience engineering, integrating, testing, or operating SATCOM, RF communications, wireless communications, tactical communications, or related systems.
• Knowledge of satellite communications architecture and RF signal chains, including antennas, feeds, LNBs, BUCs, high-power amplifiers, modems, waveguides, RF cabling, connectors, filters, splitters, and related test equipment.
• Ability to develop and interpret system architecture diagrams, RF block diagrams, network diagrams, wiring/cabling diagrams, interface-control documents, and technical procedures.
• Experience with field installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of communications or technical systems.
• Working knowledge of IP networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, addressing, throughput, latency, and network troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel regularly and perform field work, including lifting and moving equipment, working outdoors, working from ladders or elevated platforms as required, and operating in austere or time-constrained environments.

Desired:

• CI Polygraphy
• Experience with SATCOM systems operating in X-, Ku-, Ka-, C-, L-, or S-band environments.
• Experience with commercial and/or military SATCOM terminals, hub systems, modems, and satellite network management tools.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, frequency counters, cable analyzers, and signal generators.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements traceability, configuration management, technical risk management, verification and validation, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience supporting government, defense, emergency response, expeditionary, or remote-site communications missions.

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 sup