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Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

CACI International

Danbury, CTFull-time$73–149K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$73–149K/yr
Location
Danbury, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to an integrated product team supporting the design, assembly, testing, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems. The role works across groups during the assembly, integration, and test process and includes mentorship from senior engineers, with anticipated opportunities for professional growth.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Machine Shop PracticesMechanical DesignStructural AnalysisTolerance AnalysisMaterials KnowledgeHardware KnowledgeHand Tool UseHands-on SkillsTaking DirectionGiving DirectionsWorking Alongside TechniciansTechnical Work Instructions

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering3+ Years Mechanical Engineering Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

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 systems. Working within an IPT, technicians, and being hands-on.

  • Assisting in metrology and environmental testing.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

  • 3+ 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.

Desired:

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

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

  • 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:

$72,700 - $149,200

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 7,381 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–149K/yr
  • Connecticut median$91–165K/yr42 salary ranges
  • US median$107–160K/yr4,426 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $111K, is 12% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Connecticut.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Connecticut and 7,381 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 3 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,112 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,224 of the 7,381 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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