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Sr. Optical Fabrication Engineer

CACI
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027
Job Title: Sr. Optical Fabrication 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: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

  • Work with fellow Manufacturing Engineers on a wide variety of Aerospace products
  • Produce Optical Components comprised of various substrates
  • Support Manufacturing Operations on the production floor
  • Develop, design, and analyze Tooling and Fixtures to support the product lines



Responsibilities:
  • Drive a product line from start to finish through the manufacturing and assembly process of optical fabrication and thin film coatings
  • Support existing product lines and/or new product introduction
  • Work hands on with floor operations in optical fabrication and optical assembly manufacturing areas
  • Support the team with CAD modeling and drawings
  • Support the team with technical writing for work instructions and process documentation
  • Present ideas to fellow engineers and members of program management, maintaining a presence on the Integrated Product Team (IPT)
  • Keep operations management apprised of project progress and coordinate scheduling and product throughput


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Degreed Engineer, 5 years minimum full-time work experience
  • Familiarity with conventional manufacturing processes (CNC, grinding, polishing)
  • Experienced in Mechanical CAD design (Creo Parametric, Solidworks, or equivalent) producing 3D models and drawings
  • Experienced with GD&T tolerance stack up analysis and interpretation
  • Experienced with technical writing for work instructions



Desired:

  • Prior experience with optics or glass manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Prior experience with or knowledge of thin-film optical coatings strongly preferred
  • Background in Materials Science


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.



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

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $86,600 - $181,800

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