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Optical Engineer at CACI

Department: Optical Engineering

Compensation

$86,600 – $181,800/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
Danbury, Connecticut
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

CACI is hiring a full-time Optical Engineer to work onsite in Danbury on complex optical system design, manufacturing, testing, alignment, and analysis. The role involves optical modeling with software such as Zemax, Code V, or FRED, interdisciplinary collaboration, customer presentations, and oversight of optical testing. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least five years of detailed optical knowledge, Microsoft Office skills, leadership experience, and eligibility for a U.S. Government Security Clearance. The proposed salary range is $86,600 to $181,800, with up to 10% local travel.

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