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Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

CACI International

Danbury, CTFull-time$87–182K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$87–182K/yr
Location
Danbury, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer will be part of an integrated product team supporting the design, assembly, testing, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems. The role works across the assembly, integration, and test process and includes mentorship from senior engineers, with anticipated professional growth. The engineer will design tooling, support assembly and testing, and work hands-on with technicians and other team members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Machine Shop PracticesMechanical DesignStructural AnalysisTolerance AnalysisMaterials KnowledgeGeneral HardwareHand ToolsCleanroom WorkHands-on SkillsGiving and Taking DirectionTeamworkTechnical Work Instructions

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering5+ Years Mechanical Engineering ExperienceSecurity Clearance Eligibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Mechanical/Manufacturing 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


The Opportunity:

  • To be a part of an IPT in the design, assembly, test, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems.

  • Work with various groups throughout the AI&T process.

  • Be mentored by Senior level Engineers in the design of tooling, materials, assembly practices, metrology, optical alignments, and delivery of space flight systems, with anticipated future professional growth within the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and analysis of potentially high fidelity tooling for the handling, and assembly of mechanical and optical systems.

  • Write procedures for the assembly of mechanical and optical systems.

  • Manufacturing lead in the assembly of mechanical and optical system. Working within an IPT, technicians, and being hands-on.

  • Assisting in metrology and environmental testing.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

  • 5+ years experience in the Mechanical engineering field.

  • General knowledge of machine shop practices and capabilities.

  • Mechanical design experience (concepts, models, drawings, structural analysis, tolerance analysis).

  • Well versed knowledge in materials, general hardware, and hand tools.

  • Willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.

  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Desired:

  • A well rounded Mechanical Engineer with good hands-on skills.

  • Ability to take direction, and to give directions and work alongside technicians and the team.

  • Proven ability to write technical work instructions.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–182K/yr
  • Connecticut median$91–165K/yr43 salary ranges
  • US median$106–160K/yr4,470 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $134K, is 7% above the Connecticut median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 58 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Connecticut and 7,498 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,189 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,295 of the 7,498 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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