Job Description

Location Florham Park, New Jersey, United States of America No Clearance 312702

Mechanical Engineering Senior ManagerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: NoneEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Optical and Photonic Solutions division and lead our mechanical engineering team in research, development, new product introduction, and product sustainment. The mechanical engineering team:

• Designs the packaging for complex subsystems with photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements for R&D and production programs for U.S. government customers using software tools.
• Performs thermal and structural analyses to ensure that the subsystem design meets requirements in its intended environment.
• Produces build-to drawings and data packages and collaborating with 3rd party vendors to resolve specification, performance, and reliability issues and realize the commercial and custom-machined parts necessary to build the subsystem.
• Leads the effort to transition the design into limited-volume production, including development of assembly processes and writing of build procedures.
• Collaborates with hardware designers to jointly optimize circuit card layout.

It is anticipated that this role is 75% management and 25% individual contributor.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of mechanical engineers and mechanical engineering managers in a highly technical environment supporting optical communications and optical sensing missions by:
  • Managing group member assignments to ensure workloads are evenly distributed and contract work is efficiently executed.
  • Support group members’ career maturation by providing performance feedback and mentoring
• Lead the mechanical engineering function by:
  • Recommending, implementing, sustaining, and improving mechanical development processes with the goal of establishing industry-best process that enable quality solutions and products.
  • Providing leadership in hiring and collaborating with the Recruiting Manager to seek out new avenues for recruiting technical staff
• Support the design of photonic hardware by group members
• Contribute to program technical management by:
  • Coordinating with program managers on a development approach and cost and schedule commitments that align with customer requirements
  • Managing staff member assignments within program budgets
  • Leading project team meetings and facilitating the tracking/completion of action items
  • Managing technical issues identified by team members and customers, defining resolution plans and managing the team to provide solutions in a timely manner
• Other job expectations include:
  • Leading by example with respect to all matters related to ethics, compliance, and security
  • Traveling to other LGS Locations or Customer Sites as necessary
  • Proactively ensuring a safe work environment and adhere to EH&S policies and procedures
  • Performing other duties as required
  • If required, obtaining/retaining a government security clearance at the level to perform the job

Qualifications:

• Proficient use of computer-aided design and analysis software, with SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of finite element modeling.
• Experience in the design of complex subsystems with photonic, optoelectronic, electrical, and mechanical elements.
• Experience in electronic subassembly layout including board physical design, chassis or enclosure design, optical fiber routing, and electrical and optical connector selection.
• Experience leading or making strong technical contributions to highly multidisciplinary projects
• Demonstrated success with internal and external customer oral and written communications
• Experience testing to MIL-STD or equivalent industrial test levels, including shock, vibration, thermal, and EMI/EMC.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

Desired:

• Master’s degree preferred

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:

Advance the future of national security while working at the intersection of technology, government, and defense. For more than six decades, CACI has been pioneering ground-breaking solutions and helping our customers harness emerging technologies. CACI offers boundless career opportunities for employees to support their country, grow their skills, and expand their horizons.

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