CACI
Digital Signal Processing Engineer
Sterling, VA, US
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $79,400 – $162,700 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 27 Sept 2026
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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
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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.
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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