Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Precision Optics

CACI; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design packaging for complex subsystems with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements for U.S. government programs.

You will own designs from concept through flight qualification and collaborate with optical engineers to meet stringent environmental and performance requirements. The role requires 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and Ansys, and familiarity with DFMEA/DFM.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Proficient use of CAD/CAE software, with SolidWorks and Ansys strongly preferred.
• Experience working with optomechanical systems, precision structures, or high-stability mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of optical mounts, materials, tolerancing, and alignment techniques.
• Familiarity with CAD models for use in FEA software for thermal and structural (shock and vibration) analysis.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) methodologies, with experience applying these principles to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design the packaging for complex subsystems with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements for R&D and production programs for U.S. government customers.
• Own mechanical designs from concept through flight qualification, including requirements definition, trade studies, and detailed design.
• Collaborate with optical engineers to translate optical prescriptions into robust mechanical designs.
• Design optical mounts and systems for launch loads, vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and vacuum environments.
• Develop and maintain optical alignment strategies, including athermalization and stability over temperature.
• Produce build-to drawings and data packages and collaborate with and manage 3rd party vendors to resolve specification, performance, and reliability issues.
• Support integration, alignment, and test (I&T) activities, including environmental testing and troubleshooting.
• May lead a team of other designers, analysts, and engineering professionals. May directly supervise lab technicians.

Skills

SolidWorks

Ansys

Optomechanical systems

DFM

DFMEA

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

Job description

CACI is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to design packaging for complex subsystems with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements for U.S. government programs.

You will own designs from concept through flight qualification and collaborate with optical engineers to meet stringent environmental and performance requirements. The role requires 5+ years of related experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and Ansys, and familiarity with DFMEA/DFM.