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CACI International Inc · 3 days ago

Digital Signal Processing Engineer

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$67K/yr - $133K/yr

CACI International Inc is growing its team with a high-potential, entry-level Digital Signal Processing Engineer to support the development of next-generation signals intelligence and electronic warfare technologies. The role involves independently executing technical tasks while receiving guidance from senior engineers, focusing on signal processing algorithms and machine learning techniques.

Information TechnologyService IndustrySoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently develop, integrate, test, and debug well-defined signal processing algorithms and software components supporting SIGINT and electronic warfare systems

Implement and evaluate DSP algorithms and analytic signal processing tools, owning discrete tasks from initial implementation through validation and testing

Contribute to the development and application of machine learning techniques for signal analysis, detection, or classification

Enhance and maintain existing Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) signal processing tools, such as X-Midas and M2Extra, while learning domain-specific frameworks and workflows

Collaborate with senior engineers to translate requirements and CONOPs into implementable software solutions, contributing technical analysis and documentation

Use computer-aided engineering and software tools to independently analyze, test, debug, and validate signal processing solutions

Work closely with cross-functional teams in an environment that values initiative, technical curiosity, and continuous learning

Qualification

Signal processingPythonC++Linux developmentMachine learningSoftware development lifecycleContainerization toolsDSP courseworkTechnical communicationTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Expected graduation in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field

Hands-on experience applying signal processing concepts through coursework, internships, research, labs, or capstone projects

Programming experience in Python and/or C++, gained through academic, internship, or project work

Familiarity with Linux-based software development environments

Demonstrated ability to work independently on technical assignments, manage time effectively, and deliver results with limited day-to-day direction

Ability to clearly communicate technical and analytical information in written and verbal form

Exposure to the software development lifecycle (concept, design, implementation, test, and integration)

Experience working on collaborative, team-based technical projects

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Master's degree (or progress toward one) in a relevant technical discipline

Coursework or project experience in communications systems, RF engineering, or DSP

Exposure to software-defined radio (SDR) concepts, including: Receiver architectures, Modulation and demodulation techniques, Spectral analysis or channelization

Experience performing link budgets, range estimates, or system sensitivity analysis through academic or project work

Familiarity with X-Midas, GNU Radio, MATLAB, or similar signal processing tools

Introductory experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes

Coursework or project experience involving: Machine learning or data analytics, Error-correcting codes, Digital video formats or telemetry systems, Target tracking or estimation techniques

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

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