Junior Engineer at CACI

Department: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Compensation

$53,100 – $106,300/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire · Kittery, Maine
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

CACI is hiring a Junior Engineer to support engineering and planning for Submarine Rescue and Undersea Mobility platforms at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The role involves developing modernization plans, performing mechanical, electrical, and structural analysis, evaluating components and systems, and supporting US Navy submarine, submersible, or deep-submergence projects. The position requires an engineering degree, professional engineering experience with complex calculations, configuration-management experience, a DOD Secret clearance, and up to 10% continental US travel. The proposed salary range is $53,100-$106,300, and the position is contingent on funding.

Required Skills

Mechanical analysis
Electrical analysis
Structural analysis
Configuration management
Document control
Heat transfer
Fluid flow
Piping stress
Mechanical stress

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Ocean engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university
Required Previous Experiences: Professional engineering experience performing complex calculations involving heat transfer, fluid flow, piping stress, and mechanical stress
Experience with configuration management and document control
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience with US Navy Deep Submergence Assets and Support Systems
Familiarity with Scope of Certification requirements
Electrical power background
Familiarity with military, ANSI, and ASME standards
Submarine or submersible design, maintenance, operations, repair, or testing experience
Experience with Microsoft Office