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Digital Signal Processing Engineer

$79.4k - $162.7k

CACI International, Inc.

Job Title: Digital Signal Processing Engineer

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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What You'll Get to Do:
Design, develop, debug, integrate, and test signal processing algorithms and SIGINT software systems running on a variety of platforms supporting intelligence, defense, and other government missions.
Design, develop, integrate, and test analytic signal processing software tools for DSP algorithms
Design, develop, integrate, and test software for Machine Learning applications.
Enhance and maintain existing X-Midas and M2Extra Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) signal processing tools.
Help define the requirements, CONOPs and architecture for future systems.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Expected graduation in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related field

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, or Electrical and Computer Engineering
Experience processing signals using any signal processing software tool suite
Experience programming in Python, and C++
Linux software development experience
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).
Experience working in collaborative team environments centered around signal processing and software development

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or related field
Development of link budgets, range estimates, and system sensitivity assessments
Understanding of software defined radio systems:
Receiver architectures
Software channelization
Modulation/demodulation techniques
Spectral analysis
Experience with X-Midas in the development of RF transmission and receiver systems or software defined radios
Experience with 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

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:
$79,400 - $162,700

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.
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