CACI International

Optical Engineer

CACI International$86K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Optical Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience with fundamental optical concepts (e.g., imaging, wavefront error).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
  • Ability to work primarily onsite in Danbury as part of a technical team.
  • Proven leadership in small technical teams to address complex problems.
  • Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform optical analyses of optics or optical systems using commercial and proprietary software.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Present analytical findings to small groups of stakeholders or clients.
  • Document and review manufacturing and testing procedures for optics systems.
  • Utilize optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, FRED) to evaluate system performance.
  • Oversee testing processes for optical components or systems in collaboration with other departments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Financial and retirement planning support.
  • Family support benefits.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
  • Flexible time-off policies to balance work and personal life.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Optical Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

  • Work in a group of optical engineers solving challenging technical problems
  • Work in inter-disciplinary groups on complex optical system design, manufacture, test, and alignment
  • Gain hands-on and analytical experience with optics and optical systems
  • Potential to see complex opto-electronic systems from beginning to end of cycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform optical analyses of individual optics or optical systems using commercial and in-house software
  • Work with individuals from other disciplines (systems, mechanical, thermal, e.g.)
  • Present analyses to small groups of internal and external customers
  • Document and review procedures used to manufacture and test optics and optical systems
  • Use optical modeling software (Zemax, Code V, FRED, other…) to model optical system performance
  • Work directly with other organizations to oversee testing of optics or optical systems


Qualifications:
Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, ideally Optical Engineering or Optical Science, although will consider Physics or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of demonstrate detailed knowledge of basic optical concepts (imaging, WFE, first order optics)
  • Basic skill in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to work primarily onsite in Danbury as part of a team
  • History of working as a leader in a small technical team to solve problems
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
  • At least one of the desired items below must be demonstrated (but not all)


Desired:

  • Direct experience with designing optical systems using Code V, Zemax, or other software
  • Direct experience testing optical components or systems using standard methods
  • Detailed knowledge of physical optics, Fourier Transforms, pupil functions, point-spread functions

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

An environment of trust.

A focus on continuous growth.


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:

$86,600 - $181,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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