Embedded Systems Engineer

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 applications. Be 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 RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Edge and Ubuntu Linux platforms Integrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols including I2C, USB, RS-232, RS-485, and SPI Collaborate 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 7 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 SPI Experience developing embedded software on Linux platforms (RedHat 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, TX Desired: 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) Benefits At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Pay Range $71,500 - $150,200 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr