Embedded Systems Engineer
Job in
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
CACI International Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Embedded Systems Engineer Job Category:
Engineering Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Type of Travel:
Continental US*
*
* The Opportunity:
Lead the development of next-generation battery-powered test instrumentation from concept through production for military aircraft applications with CACI's Aerospace Solutions Group on-site in San Antonio, TX.As the Embedded Systems Engineer you will design cutting-edge embedded systems with low Size, Weight, And Power (SWAP) requirements utilizing ARM-based architectures developing advanced test equipment. You will collaborate directly with systems engineering teams to create innovative solutions for military avionics test part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting critical USAF programs with opportunities for professional growth in aerospace and defense technologies.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop battery-powered test instrumentation systems utilizing ARM architecture (Cortex-A/M series processors)
Implement embedded system power optimization techniques to achieve low SWAP requirements for portable test equipment
Design circuit cards using Altium Designer from schematic capture through PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly
Develop and integrate FPGA designs for signal processing, control, and data acquisition applications
Perform circuit analysis, simulation, and verification using industry-standard tools and test equipment
Develop embedded software and firmware for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Edge and Ubuntu Linux platforms
Integrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols including I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPICollaborate with systems engineering team to develop requirements, system architectures, and verification strategies
Support product lifecycle management from concept to delivery within cost, scope, and schedule constraints
Conduct design reviews and peer reviews, providing technical documentation and justification for design decisions
Interface with USAF customers regarding development progress, technical solutions, and requirements clarification
Troubleshoot and debug hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and diagnostic tools
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related engineering discipline
10 years of professional experience in embedded systems design and development
Proven experience with ARM architecture (Cortex-A or Cortex-M) including hardware design and firmware development
Circuit card design experience using Altium Designer including multi-layer PCB design, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations
Extensive FPGA programming experience (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or Lattice) with HDL coding (VHDL or Verilog)
Strong background in embedded system power optimization techniques and battery management
Proficiency with serial communication protocols: I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPIExperience developing embedded software on Linux platforms (Red Hat Enterprise Linux Edge and/or Ubuntu)
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Willing and able to work on-site in San Antonio, TXDesired:
Experience with avionics systems, aerospace applications, and U.S. Air Force programs
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or Test Program Set (TPS) development experience
Familiarity with MIL-STD-1760 (aircraft/store electrical interconnection) and/or MIL-STD-1553 (data bus) armament protocols
Development experience in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
Experience with real-time operating systems and edge computing technologies
Product development through production in accordance with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards
Experience with Python, C/C++, or scripting languages for test automation
RedHat certification (RHCE or RHCSA)
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…
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