Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Space Optics Leadership

CACI International Inc; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Florham Park, NJ, is seeking a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Photonics team. You will lead packaging and integration of optical systems for various host platforms, translating optical prescriptions into robust mechanical designs, and guiding a project from concept through flight qualification.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Proficient use of computer-aided design software, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience working with optomechanical systems, precision structures, or high-stability mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of optical mounts, materials, tolerancing, and alignment techniques.
• Takes full ownership of assigned projects, and exhibits strong leadership skills by guiding and mentoring team members to achieve project goals.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), with experience applying these principles to improve product quality and manufacturability.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Under limited direction 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.
• Collaborate with and manage 3rd party vendors to resolve specification, performance, and reliability issues to realize the commercial and custom parts necessary to build the system.
• Support integration, alignment, and test (I&T) activities, including environmental testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead a team of other designers, analysts, and engineering professionals, developing the technical direction and providing guidance and mentorship.
• Provide input to project schedules and budget, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Optomechanical design

Leadership

DFM

Vibration/thermal analysis

Gimbals

Vendor management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

CACI International Inc in Florham Park, NJ, is seeking a Lead Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join our Photonics team. You will lead packaging and integration of optical systems for various host platforms, translating optical prescriptions into robust mechanical designs, and guiding a project from concept through flight qualification.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), and strong leadership.