Software Engineer
CACI · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- USD 90,300 – 189,600 / year
CACI is seeking a Software Engineer to develop user interfaces, APIs, and data visualization tools for RF measurement and signals intelligence systems. The role involves collaborating with DSP engineers to build geospatial and real-time data processing applications in C++ and Python within a Linux environment.
The Opportunity:
CACI is currently looking for a Software Engineer with digital signals processing experience to join our team developing next generation signals intelligence (SIGINT) for the Department of Defense. Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals on a program that leverages the best practices developing DSP algorithms for real-time or near-real-time systems to deliver state-of-the-art capability in support of our nation’s warfighters. As a member of the CACI Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity.
Responsibilities:
• Develop user interfaces for RF measurement and Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) visualization tools.
• Build interactive map-based displays showing RF coverage and measurement results.
• Integrate Digital Signals Processing (DSP) generated outputs into operational applications.
• Develop APIs and services supporting RF data processing workflows.
• Collaborate with DSP engineers to translate signal-processing outputs into user-facing products.
• Support system testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design reviews
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of professional software development experience.
• U.S. Citizenship
• TS/SCI Clearance with ability to get a CI Poly
• Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
• Experience developing applications in Linux environments.
• Experience developing desktop or web-based applications.
• Ability to present technical RF and measurement data in intuitive user interfaces.
• Experience developing geospatial applications.
Desired:
• Experience with SATCOM, telecommunications, SIGINT, or EW systems.
• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications.
• Exposure to real-time data processing systems.
• Experience supporting field test activities.
• Experience developing desktop or web-based applications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, software architecture principles, design patterns and API development
• Experience building maintainable, testable software systems.
• Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular and VUE.
• Ability to develop interactive dashboards, data visualizations, geospatial displays, and user workflows for engineering applications
• Experience working with HTML/CSS TypeScript and REST APIs
• Experience visualizing large datasets.
• Ability to present technical RF and measurement data in intuitive user interfaces.
• Understanding basic DSP concepts: FFTs, filtering sampling theory spectrograms and signal-to-noise ratio
• Ability to work with IQ data, spectrum data, measurement datasets
• Familiarity with RF concepts: EIRP, antenna gain, link budgets and RF propagation
• Basic understanding of satellite communications architecture, ground terminals, uplink/downlink concepts and coverage footprints
• Ability to collaborate effectively with RF and DSP engineers.
• Experience developing geospatial applications.
• Familiarity with geographic coordinate systems, GIS fundamentals, terrain datasets and coverage map visualization
• Experience implementing heat maps, layer controls, measurement overlays and interactive map tools
• Experience building data ingestion and processing pipelines.
• Ability to Parse measurement files, process telemetry datasets, aggregate large volumes of RF data and support near-real-time visualization workflows
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL/PostGIS SQLite and time-series data
• Experience with, Git, Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, Automated testing, Ansible, Cobbler
• Familiarity with Linux command line, debugging tools and performance profiling
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:
$90,300 - 189,600 USD