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Senior RF Engineer - EW​/SDR Systems; Defense

Job in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, 21701, USA
Listing for: CACI
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior RF Engineer - EW/SDR Systems (Defense)

Job Title:

RF Electronics Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a RF Engineer (Senior) to support the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In support of the Communications Electronic Command (CECOM), you will be part of an integrated team to maintain effectiveness in defeating worldwide electronic warfare and signals threats while using problem-solving skills and ability to work with a team in support of on-going projects and innovations.

Responsibilities:
The RF Engineer (Senior) will support ARAT’s Terrestrial Electromagnetic Warfare (TEW) Branch to integrate ARAT software tools and processes with emerging EW capabilities such as the TLS-BCT Manpack. Working in collaboration with the Branch Chief, this individual will identify and execute requirements to specifications which will meet the needs of the warfighter. This individual will perform analysis of Army EW systems, perform diagnostics for Army EW system issues, conduct unit/system testing, coordinate system updates with OEMs, and perform configuration management for system and documentation updates.

Qualifications:



Required:

  • Bachelor's degree + 5 years of work/military experience.
  • Shall be able to research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties.
  • Minimum of a secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to a TS/SCI
  • Experience must include Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures, or other related Radio-Frequency (RF) Engineering discipline.
  • Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
  • Strong familiarity and "hands-on" usage of specialized and general test equipment, specific to the following but not limited to;
    Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.
  • Able to read and understand schematic diagrams.
  • Able to communicate verbally and in writing up to the ARAT-Program Officer leadership level.
  • Able to logically and effectively troubleshoot various systems, test racks and equipment with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Desired experience with Radar Threat Simulator systems and "hands-on" maintenance experience; specifically with CEESIM & Keysight UXG products, basic RADAR and Electronic Warfare theory knowledge, Electrical and Data Cable construction and repair abilities, networking knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Visio are preferred.

Desired:

  • Active TS/SCI Level Security Clearance
  • Master's Degree in related field and 6 years of work experience
  • Experience with RF transmit and receive hardware preferred
  • Exposure to antenna propagation modeling preferred
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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
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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…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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