Senior RF Engineer

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Fairfax, VA, USA
In-Office
121K-266K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Lead design, analysis, and measurement of analog/digital/hybrid beamforming networks and phased array antennas. Mentor junior engineers, develop beamforming algorithms and calibration, contribute to prototyping, proposals, and cross-disciplinary projects to meet technical and schedule requirements.
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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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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:

$120,800 - $265,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE desired) and 15+ years of experience in RF/Antenna design with 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, hybrid)
  • Experience 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 performance assessments
  • US Citizen and willing to obtain TS/SCI clearance
  • Proficiency in electromagnetic and system simulation software such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, Keysight Genesys or SystemVue, WASP-NET, and GRASP
  • 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 and measured data
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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