Spaceflight Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer

CACI International Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Danbury, CT, seeks a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to join an IPT focused on space flight systems. You will design tooling, analyze assemblies, and lead manufacturing activities in the build of precision mechanical and optical components.

The role offers hands-on mentorship from senior engineers, opportunities to write work instructions, and exposure to metrology, environmental testing, and process improvements to support mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years experience in mechanical engineering.
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and capabilities.
• Mechanical design experience (concepts, models, drawings, structural analysis, tolerance analysis).
• Well versed knowledge in materials, general hardware, and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of potentially high fidelity tooling for handling and assembly of mechanical and optical systems.
• Write procedures for the assembly of mechanical and optical systems.
• Manufacturing lead in the assembly of mechanical and optical systems, working within an IPT with technicians.
• Assisting in metrology and environmental testing.

Skills

Design engineering

Technical writing

Hands-on

Tolerance analysis

Metrology basics

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

CACI International Inc in Danbury, CT, seeks a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to join an IPT focused on space flight systems. You will design tooling, analyze assemblies, and lead manufacturing activities in the build of precision mechanical and optical components.

The role offers hands-on mentorship from senior engineers, opportunities to write work instructions, and exposure to metrology, environmental testing, and process improvements to support mission-critical programs.