Optics Test Integration Engineer
Job Description
At CACI, we specialize in the design, development and manufacturing of complex, state-of-the-art systems for military, space, and commercial applications. Our products include optical and RF communication systems as well as sophisticated image processing & visualization systems.
We are currently looking for an Integration and Test Engineer with experience in developing and testing space based optical systems. Responsibilities include:
- Development of test plans and setup of test benches for optical and electronic hardware
- Bring-up prototypes, including some debugging and bench software to execute tests
- Execute conventional and space reliability tests, and report results against industry-standards
- Develop and implement space qualification process of optical systems
- Design, build and run optical and/or communication performance-tests
- Support specifying optical, electrical and mechanical component selection
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:
- BS EE or equivalent experience. +5 years’ experience with an optical communication signal processing
- Experience with free space optics test and alignment procedures
- Ability to rapidly come up to speed on existing products and test systems.
- Experience working with complex R&D products; complex meaning multiple components
- Experience working with electronics
- Ability to read and analyze schematics to understand interfaces and drivers
- Ability to take a complex problem, reduce it to solvable components, and propose test approaches
- Basic knowledge pertaining to the use of lab test equipment, such as OSA, BERT, optical power meters, Laser sources and Beam profilers.
- Knowledge of python programming language.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but not required:
- Experience with environmental test and equipment for space applications, such as TVAC
- Experience with space payloads, e.g. hardware deployed to space
- Experience Zemax Optics or other Laser Beam Profiling and Wavefront Analysis software
Due to the nature of the work we do, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens only.
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview: At CACI, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian customers. CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
As a federal contractor, CACI is subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.
