Optical Test Engineer - Space Optical Systems

CACI International Inc.; Los Gatos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. in Los Gatos, CA, is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to design, model, analyze, and test optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical systems for space-based communications.

You will develop specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures; draft assembly and test instructions; troubleshoot optical issues; and communicate across teams to drive project plans. Travel up to 25% across the continental US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering (optical, electrical, mechanical) with 5 years of related experience.
• Must understand free-space and fiber optics; design, build and align optical test configurations.
• Background in stray light suppression and effective written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, analyze and test optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical systems and components.
• Develop specifications, tolerances, simulations and test procedures for electro-optical systems and components.
• Draft and follow assembly and test work instructions.
• Use methods to assure and verify optical design requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot optical problems discovered during system testing.
• Communicate cross-functionally to develop and design project plans.

Skills

Optical design

Fiber optics

Test configuration

Stray light suppression

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering (optical / electrical / mechanical)

Master's degree in physics or optical engineering

Job description

CACI International Inc. in Los Gatos, CA, is seeking an Optical Test Engineer to design, model, analyze, and test optical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical systems for space-based communications.

You will develop specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures; draft assembly and test instructions; troubleshoot optical issues; and communicate across teams to drive project plans. Travel up to 25% across the continental US.