Senior RF and Antennas System Engineer

The Opportunity:

The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior RF and Antenna Systems Engineer to support the design development integration and test of advanced RF and antenna solutions for mission-critical defense applications. This role focuses on phased array antennas reflector antenna systems beamforming architectures and RF subsystem integration across the full engineering lifecyclefrom concept development and requirements definition through prototype development test and transition to fielded systems.

You will work in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative practical solutions for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the design development integration and test of advanced RF phased array and reflector antenna systems.

• Develop system and subsystem architectures requirements and trade studies for antennas apertures beamforming approaches RF distribution networks feeds and associated hardware.

• Perform system-level analyses including RF propagation link budgets range estimates cascade analysis interference assessments and sensitivity evaluations.

• Support prototype development fabrication and assembly of RF systems and antenna hardware.

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for laboratory chamber range and field testing; analyze results and recommend design improvements.

• Present technical concepts tradeoffs and program status to leadership customers and stakeholders.

• Contribute to proposals IRAD efforts technical volumes and BOE development.

• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to junior engineers as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or a related technical field.

• 10 years of experience in RF systems antenna systems or related mission applications.

• Experience designing analyzing integrating and testing RF and antenna systems with emphasis on phased arrays and/or reflector antennas.

• Strong knowledge of RF propagation link budgets range estimates cascade analysis interference effects and system sensitivity.

• Experience developing and managing system and subsystem technical requirements.

• Hands-on experience with RF test equipment such as network analyzers spectrum analyzers and power meters.

• Familiarity with antenna performance metrics such as gain beamwidth sidelobes efficiency scan loss and aperture illumination.

• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience supporting proposals and BOE development.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Desired:

• Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Electromagnetics RF/Microwave Engineering or a related field.

• Experience with AESA digital or hybrid beamforming array calibration and beam steering validation.

• Experience with reflector antenna systems including feed design aperture illumination alignment and efficiency optimization.

• Experience with tools such as Microwave Office Keysight Genesys MATLAB and/or Python.

• Understanding of spherical- and planar near-field antenna ranges and near-field to far-field transformation methods.

• Familiarity with electromagnetic modeling antenna simulation and RF analysis tools.

• Experience supporting defense intelligence or other government mission customers.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation age national origin disability status as a protected veteran or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.