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

• 10 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)

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: