Sr. Mechanical Designer

CACI; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI seeks a Sr. Mechanical Designer in Danbury, CT to develop tooling and flight hardware within an integrated product team. You will work autonomously on space and non-space programs, delivering milestone designs and documentation with limited oversight.

Responsibilities include modeling, drawings, BOMs in PTC Creo, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency. Strong GD&T and data-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform FEA (Creo or similar)
• Understanding of manufacturing and prototyping processes
• Ability to drive projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of product lifecycle
• Create part models, assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and BOMs using PTC Creo and PDMlink
• Implement requirements and minimize costs
• Collaborate with manufacturing to apply design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Prepare and present program communications: status reports, meetings, peer reviews
• Execute engineering design changes for parts and assemblies
• Support project scheduling and budgeting
• Validate concepts via models and prototypes
• Coordinate with disciplines to deliver complete design packages

Skills

PTC Creo

FEA

GD&T

Cost estimation

Tools

PDMlink

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Designer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

The Opportunity

This position requires an experienced designer/drafter to apply existing skills to medium to difficult complexity interdisciplinary tasks. You will be responsible for producing tooling and related flight hardware within an integrated product team. It is expected you will work autonomously with limited oversight and be accountable for both space flight and non-space flight development program milestone deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design on multiple projects through all phases of product lifecycle and take direction on tasks from lead project mechanical engineers
• Create part models, assembly layouts, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using PTC Creo for solid modeling and PDMlink for data management
• Requirement implementation and minimizing costs
• Work with manufacturing personnel to assess and implement design for manufacturability (DFM) into design work
• Complete and conduct various program communications such as status reports, meetings, and peer reviews
• Execute engineering design changes for part and assembly drawings
• Actively participating in project scheduling and budgeting
• Validate concepts through engineering models and prototypes
• Interact and coordinate with all engineering disciplines to deliver comprehensive design, engineering, and specification packages

Requirements

• Require ability to perform FEA (PTC Creo simulation, etc.)
• Require understanding in manufacturing and prototyping in an array of engineering materials estimating with other disciplines a plus Require ability to perform conceptual and detailed cost estimating within engineering discipline,
• Require ability to drive projects from initial concept through completion with minimal oversight
• Adaptable to varying assignments as the design team grows and client base increases both in location and job responsibilities -
• Require PTC Creo skills with a commitment to best modeling practices -
• Require understanding of GD&T
• Require computer skills and experience with CAD software (PTC Creo preferred)
• Require good verbal/written communication and organizational skills. -
• Require knowledge to understand the manufacturability of designs -
• Require knowledge to plan and prioritize work to meet schedules and quality requirements
• Willing to work overtime when required to meet customer milestones

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,700 - $165,200

Equal Opportunity Employer

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.