RF Hardware Engineer

The Opportunity:
As a Radio Systems / RF Hardware Engineer youll provide hands-on engineering expertise across the full radio development lifecycle from architecture and component selection through circuit design FPGA integration board bring-up and RF characterization. Youll develop and integrate RF front ends digital processing hardware and embedded components while using laboratory test equipment to evaluate and troubleshoot system performance. Youll collaborate with embedded software FPGA cybersecurity and systems engineering personnel to develop and mature custom radio capabilities for sophisticated operational environments.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design development and integration of custom radio and RF hardware supporting critical national security missions. Youll work across RF digital FPGA and embedded systems to develop new communications capabilities troubleshoot complex hardware and rapidly prototype solutions for advanced mission requirements

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience designing developing integrating or troubleshooting RF communication systems or radio hardware.

• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including signal chains filtering amplification frequency conversion impedance matching noise and link budgets.

• Experience with analog/digital circuit design and PCB-level hardware development.

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink Python C/C or embedded Linux.

• Experience developing or integrating FPGA-based systems using Verilog SystemVerilog or VHDL.

• Experience integrating embedded processors FPGAs RF transceivers ADCs/DACs or similar devices.

• Hands-on experience with RF and electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers VNAs signal generators and logic analyzers.

• Ability to troubleshoot hardware at the component board and system levels.

Desired:

• Experience designing a radio or RF transceiver from the board/component level not solely integrating commercial radios.

• Experience with software-defined radios RF transceiver ICs RF front ends PLLs mixers LNAs PAs and filters

• Experience implementing DSP functions in FPGA logic including filtering FFTs modulation/demodulation or digital up/down conversion.

• Experience with RF/mixed-signal PCB design controlled impedance grounding shielding signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations.

• Experience with RFSoC SoC FPGA high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces or similar architectures.

• Experience with communications unmanned systems electronic warfare SIGINT radar or other RF-intensive defense applications.

• Experience rapidly prototyping and debugging custom RF or embedded hardware

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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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: