Optical Fabrication Engineer: Hands-on Optics & CAD

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Optical Fabrication Engineer to join our engineering team in a hands-on role on the production floor.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineers to produce optical components, develop tooling, and support processes for aerospace products. The role involves hands-on floor duties, CAD modeling support, and technical writing for work instructions, with up to 10% travel across the Continental US.

Qualifications

• Degreed engineer required.
• Experience with Mechanical CAD (Creo/SolidWorks) producing 3D models and drawings.
• Experience with GD&T tolerance stack-up analysis and interpretation.
• Experience with technical writing for work instructions.
• Basic familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Basic background in Materials Science.

Responsibilities

• Driving a product line from start to finish through the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Working hands on with floor operations in optical fabrication and optical assembly manufacturing areas.
• Supporting the engineering team with CAD modeling and drawings.
• Supporting the engineering team with technical writing for work instructions and process documentation.
• Presenting ideas to fellow engineers and members of program management.

Skills

Mechanical CAD design

GD&T analysis

Technical writing

Manufacturing basics

Materials science basics

Education

Degreed Engineer

Tools

Creo Parametric

SolidWorks

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Optical Fabrication Engineer to join our engineering team in a hands-on role on the production floor.

You will work with Manufacturing Engineers to produce optical components, develop tooling, and support processes for aerospace products. The role involves hands-on floor duties, CAD modeling support, and technical writing for work instructions, with up to 10% travel across the Continental US.