
Mechanical Engineer, Junior
Albuquerque, NMFull-time$51–101K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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CACI seeks a junior mechanical engineer for its technical team in Albuquerque, supporting mobile and transportable shelter system projects. The role develops mechanical designs and subsystems, coordinates integration and verification, investigates failures, and conducts site assessments. It requires an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI, with travel in the continental United States up to 25%.
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer, Junior
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity:
CACI has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to its technical team in Albuquerque, NM. This position requires travel in the continental United States for various projects.
Responsibilities:
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Defines and develops new mobile/transportable shelter system designs.
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Identifies relevant subsystems to include structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, HVAC, power generation and other mechanical subsystems as required.
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Assesses requirements and system architecture to develop mechanical design solutions to support existing hardware limitations.
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Creates system specifications and ensures mechanical interface compatibility.
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Analyzes and resolves design compatibility issues.
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Coordinates design of mechanical system and subsystems for integration into a system of systems platform.
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Coordinates and consolidates design efforts to include requirements definitions through testing verification.
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Conducts independent technical investigations including failure analysis and determination of root cause.
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Perform site surveys and engineering assessments.
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Develop drawings, User Guides, test plans, test procedures, rack elevations, equipment maintenance manuals and other documentation.
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Quality inspection team member.
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Work in a team environment.
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Must be a quick learner that can apply technical knowledge and skills to reach a design solution in a timely manner under time constraints.
Qualifications:
Required:
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BS/MS in mechanical engineering.
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0-3 years of demonstrated experience in support of DoD or other federal agency in a mechanical engineering capacity.
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Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
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Must be proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent, and MS Office suite.
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Experience in transitioning completed designs into fabrication activities.
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Experience in Finite Element Analysis.
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Experience in technical writing to include engineering analysis, trade studies, feasibility assessments and analysis of alternatives.
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Must demonstrate being a highly motivated self-starter working in a team environment.
Desired:
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MS in mechanical engineering with design experience with mobile/transportable systems for the DOD.
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Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor Nastran
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Professional Engineering License
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Active TS/SCI
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:
$50,500 - $101,000
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 7,501 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$51–101K/yr
- New Mexico median$102–195K/yr32 salary ranges
- US median$106–160K/yr4,466 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $76K, is 50% below the New Mexico median midpoint ($151K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in New Mexico.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 59 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in New Mexico and 7,501 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,193 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,294 of the 7,501 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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