Sustaining Mechanical Engineer, Space Optics & Manufacturing

CACI International; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining to bridge design and production for space-based laser communications hardware. You will diagnose issues, drive root-cause investigations, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to improve quality, yield, and manufacturability in a design-to-production environment.

Key activities include validation testing (vibration, thermal), ECO handling, and maintaining documentation while supporting cross-functional teams across

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, analysis, and testing.
• Demonstrated experience creating and releasing complex mechanical models, drawings, and assemblies.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and PDM/PLM systems. Knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and mechanical drafting standards.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• A self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills who takes ownership of assigned tasks and drives them to completion.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and reaching out across departments to resolve issues
• Ability to work in an environment needing to balance multiple priorities, and move fluidly between big-picture strategy and detailed execution
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative, can-do attitude
• 25% travel within the U.S. may be required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues spanning optics, mechanics, electronics, and control systems, encountered during build, test, and integration.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CAPA) efforts for performance deviations, test failures, and non-conformances identified in production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to address yield issues, improve assembly processes, and implement design-for-manufacturing enhancements.
• Work directly with suppliers to address fabrication issues and yield improvements
• Support and execute product acceptance and environmental testing (including vibration, shock, thermal, etc.).
• Support closure of design verification activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design, test, and build processes
• Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) to update designs, drawings, and documentation.
• Present failure analysis and proposed design changes to multidiscipline design and manufacturing teams.
• Create and edit procedures and test reports.

Skills

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

GD&T

MS Office

Job description

CACI International seeks a hands-on Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining to bridge design and production for space-based laser communications hardware. You will diagnose issues, drive root-cause investigations, and collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to improve quality, yield, and manufacturability in a design-to-production environment.

Key activities include validation testing (vibration, thermal), ECO handling, and maintaining documentation while supporting cross-functional teams across