CACI International

Senior RF Engineer

CACI International$120K — $265K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred) with 15+ years in RF/Antenna design, focusing on phased arrays and beamforming.
  • Deep understanding of antenna array theory and RF phased array architectures.
  • Proven experience in designing and testing both active and passive phased array RF systems.
  • Knowledge of analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming processes and architectures.
  • Proficiency in electromagnetic and system simulation software (e.g., HFSS, ADS) with a focus on array modeling.
  • Expertise in ultrawideband phased array design and measurement techniques.
  • Experience in using MATLAB or Python for analyzing beamformer performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage fast-paced projects centered on beamformer and phased array systems.
  • Design and develop advanced beamforming networks and phased array architectures.
  • Mentor junior engineers on beamformer design and phased array technologies.
  • Analyze and measure the performance of beamforming networks.
  • Develop algorithms and calibration techniques for array performance.
  • Synthesize beam patterns and optimize multi-beam systems.
  • Take part in the fabrication and assembly of beamformer prototypes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement planning support.
  • Family support services.
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior RF Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
As a Senior RF Engineer specializing in Beamformer Design, you will lead the development and analysis of advanced beamforming architectures and phased array systems for both large and small-scale applications. Your expertise will drive the design and implementation of digital and analog beamforming networks, contributing significantly to the company's innovative phased array projects and future opportunities. Lead the conceptualization, design, and analysis of beamformer architectures including analog and digital beamforming networks, adaptive array processing, multi-beam systems, and phased array feed networks. Apply your engineering experience and knowledge to provide creative and timely beamforming solutions to projects having complex requirements and aggressive milestones while meeting financial budget goals. Join a dynamic, collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to work alongside engineers from a variety of disciplines.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on multiple fast-paced beamformer and phased array focused projects and activities
  • Lead design teams and actively participate in the design, development, and measurement of advanced beamforming networks and phased array systems
  • Guide and mentor junior RF/antenna engineers in beamformer design principles and phased array technologies
  • Design, model, analyze, and measure the performance of analog and digital beamforming networks for various phased array architectures
  • Develop beamforming algorithms and implement array calibration techniques for optimal array performance
  • Design, model, analyze, and measure phased array antennas including active electronically scanned arrays (AESA) and their beamforming components
  • Perform beam pattern synthesis, sidelobe control analysis, and multi-beam optimization
  • Design and analyze phase shifters, time delay units, power dividers, and other beamforming network components
  • Contribute to the fabrication and assembly of prototype beamformer systems and phased array antennas
  • Serve as a lead contributor/author for white papers/customer proposals/IRAD proposals related to beamforming and phased array technologies
  • Serve in a consulting role as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of beamformer design, phased array systems, and array signal processing across your team/organization and across multiple organizations within the company
  • Work independently to complete individual engineering tasks while seamlessly collaborating with the larger multidisciplinary team

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE desired) and 15+ years of experience in RF/Antenna design with significant focus on phased arrays and beamforming systems
  • Strong understanding of antenna array theory, beamforming principles, and RF phased array architectures
  • Extensive experience in phased array RF design, including active and passive arrays
  • Understanding of beamformer design processes and array architectures (analog, digital, and hybrid beamforming)
  • Experience in designing, building, and testing prototype beamforming networks and phased array RF systems
  • Knowledge of RF propagation, link budgets, array gain calculations, G/T analysis, and phased array system performance assessments
  • Must be a US Citizen and willing to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
  • Proficiency in electromagnetic and system simulation software such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, Keysight Genesys (or SystemVue), WASP-NET, and GRASP with emphasis on array modeling and beamformer simulation
  • Extensive experience in ultrawideband phased array design, beamforming network development, and array measurement
  • Experience with beam pattern analysis, beam steering algorithms, and array calibration techniques
  • Experience in advanced array antenna design including conformal arrays, multi-band phased arrays, and simultaneous multi-beam systems
  • Experience using scripting languages such as MATLAB and Python to process and analyze beamformer performance, array patterns, and measured phase


Desired:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance

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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:

$120,800 - $265,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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