Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 jobs in United States
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CACI International Inc · 5 hours ago

Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

CACI International Inc is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join their Spectrum Superiority division, supporting their photonics team. The internship involves assisting with the packaging and integration of optical systems for various applications, ensuring peak performance through design, analysis, and simulation.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

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
Produce build-to drawings and data packages
Support the effort to transition the design into limited volume production (both on-site and at other locations), including development of assembly processes and writing of build procedures
Utilize rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser/waterjet cutting) to produce both quick-turn models for demonstration and functional fixturing/tooling

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D ModelingCADSolidWorksElectronics PackagingThermal ModelingOptical PhysicsCommunicationSelf-MotivatedProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance
Familiarity with and interest in 3D modeling, CAD, and rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills
Perform other duties as required

Preferred

Experience using SolidWorks design environment and PDM
Experience with electronics packaging
Experience with thermal and stress/strain modeling
Familiarity with optical physics fundamentals
Experience with Aerospace Engineering

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2003-01-10IPO

Leadership Team

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John Mengucci
President & CEO
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Darryl W Burke
Senior Vice President / Air Force Client Executive
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