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CACI International Inc · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineering/Analyst

US CA Los Gatos

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $218K/yr

7+ years exp

CACI International Inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineering/Analyst to join their photonics team, focusing on innovative laser communications technology. The role involves designing packaging for complex subsystems and conducting finite element analysis to support U.S. government projects.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under limited direction design the packaging for complex subsystems with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements for R&D and production programs for U.S. government customers

Develop, run, and validate finite element analysis (FEA) models using ANSYS Mechanical and related simulation tools

Perform and interpret static, thermal, modal, random vibration, shock, and thermal distortion analyses aligned with spacecraft environmental requirements

Interpret simulation results and provide actionable recommendations to design, manufacturing, and project teams

Support optical performance sensitivity studies, linking mechanical deformation and thermal gradients to impacts on optical alignment and wavefront error

Collaborate with hardware designers to jointly optimize circuit card layout with special attention to thermal performance and mitigation

Produce build-to drawings and data packages and collaborate with and manage 3rd party vendors to resolve specification, performance, and reliability issues and realize the commercial and custom-machined parts necessary to build the subsystem

May lead a team of other designers, analysts, and engineering professionals

Qualification

ANSYS MechanicalSolidWorksMechanical simulationsDesign for ManufacturingDesign Failure Mode Effects AnalysisOptomechanical systemsEngineering fundamentalsEnvironmental testingOptical systemsTeam leadership

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience

Proficient use of computer-aided design and analysis software, with SolidWorks strongly preferred

Proven experience conducting mechanical simulations using ANSYS Mechanical (static, modal, thermal, nonlinear, or dynamic)

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, heat transfer, vibration, and structural dynamics

Experience in the design of complex subsystems with optical, photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements

Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) methodologies, with experience applying these principles to improve product quality and manufacturability

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Experience working with optomechanical systems, precision structures, or high-stability mechanical assemblies

Experience with gimbal systems or other precision motion control mechanisms, including design, integration, and optimization for applications in optical systems or robotics

Familiarity with material behavior in space environments, such as CTE matching, thermal gradients, and outgassing considerations

Experience in environmental testing to MIL-STD or equivalent industrial test levels, including shock, vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC

Experience in optical and electronic subassembly layout including board physical design, chassis or enclosure design, optical fiber routing, and electrical and optical connector selection

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Company

CACI International Inc

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At CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), our 25,000 talented and dynamic employees are ever vigilant in delivering distinctive expertise and technology to meet our customers’ greatest challenges in national security.

Founded in 1962

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees