
RF Cellular System Engineer SME
Lorton, VAFull-time$94–198K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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CACI seeks an RF Cellular System Engineer SME to support the ICE HSI Technical Operations Center’s Over the Air Program in Lorton, Virginia. The role provides operational, maintenance, engineering, and programmatic support for investigative tactical communications, including system troubleshooting, deployment, and operator training. The SME also advises federal agents on wireless technologies and supports mission planning, analysis, and recommendations.
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Job Title: RF Cellular System Engineer SME
Job Category: Intelligence
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Public Trust
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to shape the future of intelligence systems? CACI is seeking a talented Technical Operations Signal Intelligence SME to join our team.
In this role, you'll work closely with our mission partners providing expertise, training, and development of technologies and tactics across a wide spectrum of highly sophisticated electronic intelligence surveillance devices and equipment.
Your expertise will be crucial in supporting Federal Law Enforcement activities, provide training to agents, and developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Join us at CACI and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology in support of our nation's intelligence capabilities.
Responsibilities:
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Provide dedicated operations, maintenance, engineering, and programmatic support for investigative tactical communications within the ICE HSI Technical Operations Center (TOC) Over the Air (OTA) Program in Lorton, Virginia.
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Support the OTA program to acquire, troubleshoot, train operators, and deploy OTA systems, both locally and at the field offices.
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Operate vehicles owned or leased by the Government that contain OTA systems in the performance of their assigned tasks.
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Operate OTA systems strictly in a training capacity unless accompanied by a certified OTA operator who is a law enforcement officer operating OTA systems under a lawful authority.
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Develop and deliver training and training products and materials to specific customer capabilities and mission requirements.
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Provide guidance to federal agents on cellular theory, RF theory, Bluetooth technologies, WiFi, and wireless protocols.
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Provide technical guidance on problem solving methods, operational procedures, and system optimization.
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Support mission planning, RF analyzation, identifying vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for collections analysis.
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Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.
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Travel in support of customer requirements and mission needs. Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in information technology, a relevant field or equivalent experience.
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SME with extensive experience to effectively operate, provide support to OTA operators through troubleshooting the radio and software configurations and operations of OTA systems.
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Demonstrated proficiency with SIGINT operational expertise.
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Experience with cellular collections systems
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Experience developing and delivering training
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SME with Extensive experience to effectively operate OTA systems, prepare training documentation for OTA systems, and provide instruction to OTA operators
Desired:
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with a polygraph
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:
$94,400 - $198,200
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,197 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$94–198K/yr
- Virginia median$125–200K/yr202 salary ranges
- US median$129–205K/yr2,291 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $146K, is 14% below the Virginia median midpoint ($169K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 281 open Systems Engineering jobs in Virginia and 3,197 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- 1,090 of the 3,197 open Systems Engineering jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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