Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

CACI International • Danbury, CT

6d • $86,600 - $181,800

About The Position

The Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer will be part of an integrated product team (IPT) supporting the design, assembly, testing, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems. The role works with various groups throughout the assembly, integration, and test process and offers mentorship from senior engineers in tooling design, materials, assembly practices, metrology, optical alignments, and delivery of space flight systems, with anticipated opportunities for professional growth.

The engineer designs and analyzes potentially high-fidelity tooling for handling and assembling mechanical and optical systems, writes assembly procedures, and serves as a manufacturing lead during hands-on assembly work with technicians and the IPT. The position also assists with metrology and environmental testing. Travel may be required up to 10% within the continental United States, and the position requires the ability to work in a cleanroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field.
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and capabilities.
• Mechanical design experience, including concepts, models, drawings, structural analysis, and tolerance analysis.
• Well-versed knowledge of materials, general hardware, and hand tools.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Nice To Haves

• Well-rounded mechanical engineering background with good hands-on skills.
• Ability to take direction, give direction, and work alongside technicians and the team.
• Proven ability to write technical work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze potentially high-fidelity tooling for handling and assembling mechanical and optical systems.
• Write procedures for assembling mechanical and optical systems.
• Lead manufacturing activities in the assembly of mechanical and optical systems, working hands-on with technicians and the IPT.
• Assist with metrology and environmental testing.
• Work with various groups throughout the assembly, integration, and test process.
• Support the design, assembly, testing, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities and resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level