Principal RF Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Outside Continental US

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The Opportunity:

CACI is hiring a Principal Electrical Engineer that will Leads project teams deployed worldwide to install, maintain and upgrade complex electronic mission systems, security systems and antennas. You will be directly Supporting U. S. Army systems on site whenever and wherever deployed. This position requires an active TS/SCI to begin employment

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the senior technical consultant on this Task Order.
• Serves as Project Manager for advanced electronics design, upgrade and maintenance projects tasked under this Task Order. Provides planning, design, initial fielding, testing, and training, for complex, special purpose U.S. communications systems and equipment that are used to support critical Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (IEW) systems. Assures systems and equipment operations and maintenance comply with physical, operational, security, safety, environmental and communications regulations and equipment specifications.
• Leads project teams deployed worldwide to install, maintain and upgrade complex electronic mission systems, security systems and antennas. Supports U. S. Army systems on site whenever and wherever deployed.
• Researches requirements and data to develop design specifications to support deployable U. S. Army equipment within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF’s).
• Employs state-of-the-art data collection equipment to monitor the functioning of electronic, communications, and related equipment.
• Performs complex electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) analyses and makes recommendations for mitigation.
• Maintains baseline information for U.S. military unique physical security systems.
• Coordinates the technical requirements of the contract and exchanges technical information on projects among contract supported locations.
• Acts as the technical advisor to the program manager.
• Provides technical oversight to the work of more junior engineers and technicians.
• Manages subcontracts under this PWS.
• Coordinates with subcontract personnel; manages the utilization of resources in the effort.
• Coordinates with government and other contractor personnel for project accomplishment.
• Immediately deployable to worldwide locations, in potentially hazardous work environments, to perform QRC/RRC technical support to U.S. forces.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A current Top Secret SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college/university and 10+ years of engineering experience including the management of complex projects. Professional Engineer registration is desirable.
• Plus, two years of progressive experience and proven management skills with unit/site management (i.e., division manager or team director) and experience in design and maintenance of complex electronic communications systems.
• A thorough knowledge of high frequency (HF) through microwave (MW) radio frequency (RF) receiving, transmitting, and distribution systems. Must have experience with other electronic equipment including but not limited to fiber optic systems, audio systems, computers, analog and digital displays, I/O devices, and recorders.
• Experience with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the functional application of EMI/RFI analysis and mitigation programs.

Desired:

• Ability to fault isolate, repair and test complex systems, including the ability to understand and operate software-based diagnostics systems and electronic test equipment.
• Familiarization with the maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and site power and grounding.
• Knowledge of maintenance shop operations and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of satellite communications
• Command of fluent English, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend technical documentation, schematics, and diagrams written under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards.

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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: