Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Job Title: Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a cleared Radio Frequency Engineer to support Capability Program Executive (CPE) Ground Projects and Products with a specific emphasis on support to Project Manager Mobile Brigade Combat Team Enablers (PM MBCT Enablers) and Product Lead (PdL) Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, develop wireless communications networks for Soldier borne systems.
• Conduct traffic analysis, system design, frequency planning, interference analysis, and performance optimization for Soldier borne systems.
• Evaluate candidate wireless solutions and make recommendations based on mission requirements and the RF environment.
• Identify critical spectrum management aspects affecting the development and application of new wireless sensors.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for Soldier borne RF systems.
• Develop and maintain architecture for Soldier borne RF systems.
• Perform and document optimization techniques to include proper antenna selection for optimal performance, appropriate transmit power, and antenna clearance for optimal performance within Soldier borne constraints.
• Lead, manage and coordinate activities of RF planning, system design, system employment and system security.
• Serves as RF subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned programs, stay abreast of current technology applicable to the PM/PEO portfolio, and represent the PM or PEO at PEO wide technical and system level IPTs, as well as meetings with other DoD agencies. - Support wireless efforts taking place at US Army labs and serve as a liaison.
• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. - Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
•   Review and evaluate system performance against specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required, and conduct physical and functional configuration audits. - Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
• Submit technical reports and quick summaries of key technical activities, efforts, and events

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Must have a secret clearance to start
• BS Electrical Engineering and more than 5 years of experience
• Able to manage RF Engineering on assigned programs with oversight from Senior, Master RF Engineer or Government Engineering lead.     

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Desired:

• BS Electrical Engineering and more than 20 years of experience or MS Electrical Engineering or Equivalent and more than 15 years of experience

• Subject matter expert for the RF Engineering, Microwave propagation techniques, commercial modulation techniques/ schemes, overall system level communication requirements, principles of radio testing techniques in support of EMI, EMC, and vulnerabilities of wireless sensors and has the ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead.

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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 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:

$86,600 - $181,800