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CACI
Los Gatos, California, United States • On-site
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Lead the transition of photonic products from design to prototyping and low-volume manufacturing. Oversee laboratory technicians in constructing optical communication gimballed telescopes while ensuring quality system compliance.
Requires a BA/BS degree in a technical discipline and at least five years of experience in manufacturing engineering. Must be a US person with the ability to work independently and mentor junior professionals.
The Opportunity:
Join CACI’s innovative Optical and Photonic Solutions (OPS) team as a New Product Manufacturing Engineer. OPS is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge custom photonic hardware tailored for US Government applications. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in leading production teams to establish a robust production environment, build first-time prototypes, and sustain and grow the environment to support low-rate initial production.
Responsibilities:
Product Transition Leadership:
Lead the transition of products from design to prototyping and low-volume manufacturing.
Develop and lead production planning, providing accurate labor, cost, and schedule estimates to support programs and proposals.
Identify, set up, and qualify production workstations.
Author detailed work instructions to describe and control build, assembly, and testing processes.
Define requirements and procure custom fixtures necessary for photonic subsystem assemblies.
Team Oversight:
Oversee the activities of a team comprising laboratory technicians in constructing optical communication gimballed telescopes.
Resolve roadblocks and ensure compliance with the quality system.
Monitor cost and schedule performance, assigning tasks and ensuring continuous progress.
Consult with engineering leads to address non-compliances and out-of-family data sets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Report to the program manager and interact with other small program teams to coordinate activities across build, unit test, design engineering, supply chain, material handling, and quality assurance.
Ensure compliance with OPS’ quality system and support on-site customer audits.
Qualifications:
Required:
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and mentor lower-level professionals.
Must be a US person.
BA/BS degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing engineer or in a related role.
Desired:
Prior experience with gimbal technologies including brushless motor, optical encoders, and precision bearings.
Prior experience with free-space optical systems which include precisely aligned lenses and mirrors.
Proficiency in using optical and electrical measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and optical metrology equipment. Skilled in analyzing and interpreting data from these instruments.
Advanced proficiency in Infor LN.
Proficient use of mechanical computer-aided design software (SolidWorks preferred).
Proficient use of lab automation software.
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.
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.
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:
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