Electrical Engineer, Radiation Tolerant Control Systems, Space Applications

At CACI Optical and Photonics Systems, we specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex, state-of-the-art sensors and systems for optical communications in space. With terminals operating in space since 2021, and follow-on generations launching this year, we are seeking new engineers to help us scale our product portfolio to new form-factors and orbits.

As an Electrical Engineer in our Los Gatos, CA facility you will take ownership of PCBA design from concept through schematic, layout and into production. You will work in a fast-paced environment and closely collaborate with mechanical, mechatronic, optical and software engineers. You will see your designs through to production in our CA and FL manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and testing of communication systems incorporating digital, analog, fiber optic and free space optic components, electro-optic modulators, lasers and photo-detectors

• Circuit design primarily for mechanisms and control systems (moving stages, steering mirrors, gimbals, etc)

• Designing electronic hardware from schematic capture through PCB layout and into production

• Collaborating with software/hardware/systems engineers to define hardware requirements

• Debugging hardware in the laboratory utilizing basic laboratory tools and advanced tools (Spectrum Analyzer, protocol analyzer, etc.) as needed

• Integrating electrical, mechanical, optical and software components to build systems for proof of concept designs

• Interface with radiation test facilities to schedule and perform tests.

• Document radiation test plans and results

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• BSEE or MSEE in Electrical or Computer Engineering

• 2 years of work experience leading hardware designs from concept through volume production

• Experience designing electronics for space environments (thermal, power, radiation, etc)

• Experience simulating, designing, implementing, and testing both digital and analog electronic circuits

• Experience in high-speed digital design, timing analysis, controlled impedance, worst-case analysis

• Solid hands-on and laboratory skills to support initial bring up, I&T and performance characterization

• Proficiency with OrCAD Schematic Capture, familiarity with Allegro PCB Editor

• Understanding the effects of radiation on electronic systems in space environments like total ionizing dose (TID), displacement damage dose (DDD), single events (SEE) and enhanced low dose rate sensitivity (ELDRS)

• Experience with FASTRAD software

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated and self-directed, requiring little supervision

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but not required:

• Design background in telecommunication systems

• Experience working with modern software development and scr

• Experience in FPGA design (schematic capture, system verilog)

• Experience with optics and/or fiber optics

What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.