Digital Signals Processing Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a lead Digital Signal Processing Engineer (DSP) role within our Counter-C5ISR division in Sterling, VA.

We are currently searching for full-time Sr. Level Digital Signal Processing Engineer to lead a team in the design, development and maintenance of existing and emerging signal intelligence / electronic warfare capabilities for Department of War and Intelligence Community end users. CACI is a leading developer of cutting-edge research and technologies addressing critical mission threats and intelligence gathering techniques within the counter-UxS space. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to lead a functional team in planning, design, execution, and delivery of capabilities following Agile methodologies, as well as perform advanced and innovate DSP techniques to enable SIGINT analysis, real-time indicators and warnings, and non-kinetic electronic defeats in real-world operations. The successful candidate will work with a high performing team in a high tempo environment in direct collaboration with military users to rapidly get capabilities into the hands of the warfighter. Our technical efforts focus on signal processing, image processing, full-motion video, mission planning, and data analytics.

Security Clearance Requirement

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

What You’ll Get to Do: 

• Lead and manage a team of DSP Engineers in areas such as innovation, system sustainment, and operational support.
• Develop innovation roadmaps and collaborate with government sponsor to incrementally modernize capabilities.
• Work within a dynamic engineering matrix to support the end-to-end development of SIGINT Software-Defined Radio (SDR) tactical systems.
• Perform full lifecycle engineering and development of signal processing applications on a variety of hardware platforms.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
• Develop and refine analytic signal processing tools.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Strong background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and communication theory.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and customer engagement including ability to translate complex technical information into lay terms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or other object-oriented or functional programming languages.
• Extensive experience in full-stack Linux software development.
• 10+ years of related experience in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
• Demonstrated proficiency in communicating technical and analytical information in written products 
• Exposure to all phases of software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and production).
• Active Top Secret clearance. SCI eligibility preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
• Software Development skills with object-oriented languages.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:   

• Understanding of Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, including: 
• Receiver architectures 
• Software channelization 
• Modulation/demodulation techniques 
• Spectral analysis 
• Experience with development of signal processing techniques and SDRs.
• Familiarity with modern software architectures and technologies, such as Kubernetes or Docker.
• Experience with telemetry systems.
• Knowledge and experience of processing signals, including: 
• Error correcting codes
• Digital video formats
• Knowledge and experience with target tracking systems.
• Knowledge and experience performing machine learning techniques.
• Experience in design, development, or testing of weapons systems.
• Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments.

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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. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$131,800 - $290,000