Senior Digital Design Engineer
CACI International· Defense· Jul 23, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 96 days ago
Rochester NY US
In office
Full-time
Senior
$105K–$231K
10+ years exp
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Open since July 23, 2026 — 96 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
Job Title: Senior Digital Design Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior Digital Design Engineer to join our dynamic hardware engineering team in Rochester, NY. In this role you will be instrumental in the design, development, integration, sustainment, and testing of cutting-edge digital electronic components across our diverse product line. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in all phases of product development, from design and schematic capture to PCB layout and firmware development. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in both team and individual settings. U.S. Citizenship is required, and candidates must be willing and able to obtain a security clearance.
Responsibilities:
Analyze, design, and develop; assist in commercialization
Build prototypes, products, and systems for testing; set up and conduct laboratory simulations
Design interfaces for our products, ensuring proper integration and functionality
Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes, and other tasks involved in product development
Support engineering design reviews with peers, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Author interface control documents for systems and subsystems
Create schematics and BOMs for products
Be part of a team to establish system architecture
Lead technical execution of electrical engineering principles
Assist in generating technical content for white papers to support proposal development as needed
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s (BS) in Electrical Engineering or a related field with with a minimum of 10 years of experience in digital electronics design
Strong understanding of standard engineering processes and terms such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs), System Requirements Documents (SRD), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and Customer Acceptance
Direct experience in circuit board design, fabrication, and assembly
In-depth knowledge of high-speed digital circuits, layouts, and interfaces
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout
Broad knowledge of digital communication standards and protocols, including USB3.x, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, and SPI
Operating experience with lab equipment such as Logic Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Protocol Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers
Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills, with the ability to articulate technical discussions through strategy, implementation, and system & subsystem design
Desired:
Masters (MS) in Electrical Engineering or related field
Developing test summaries to include results, conclusions, and recommendations
Experience with electronic exploitation
Familiarity with Siemens PADS software for PCB layout design
Experience with Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) such as VHDL or Verilog
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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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$105,100-$231,100
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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