Senior Software Architect

CACI International Inc

Software Architect role focusing on advanced software architectures for RF systems at CACI. Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to ensure high-performance designs.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Florida, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $114,600 - $252,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and refine software architectures specifically for RF systems, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliability.
Evaluate and balance design tradeoffs to optimize the performance and efficiency of RF systems software components.
Define and enforce technical standards for RF systems software and firmware to ensure consistency, interoperability, and maintainability.
Work closely with RF hardware engineers, system architects, and other domain experts to integrate software components within RF systems.
Support the definition and refinement of high-level and non-functional requirements for RF systems, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs.
Determine the necessary software solution components and subsystems for RF systems, including their interfaces and interactions.
Provide clear technical direction and guidance to other staff regarding the implementation of RF software architectures.
Collaborate with RF system engineers to optimize the performance and efficiency of software components within the larger RF system context.
Utilize RF simulation tools and environments to prototype and validate software designs.
Create comprehensive documentation of software architectures, design decisions, and technical standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of proven experience in RF software architecture and design.
In-depth knowledge of RF technologies, including antenna design, signal processing, modulation techniques, and wireless communications protocols.
Experience with RF software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Python).
Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with defining and enforcing technical standards and best practices.
Familiar with SDR (Software-Defined Radio) platforms and technologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to RF systems.
Experience with agile development methodologies.
Track record of successful project delivery in RF systems and software development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

RF software architectureRF designsignal processingmodulation techniqueswireless communications protocolsreal-time operating systemsembedded systemsagile development methodologiescybersecurity principlesSDR platforms

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills