Optical Engineer
- Location
- Crane, IN · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- optical engineering
About the role
- Job Title: Optical Engineer
- Job Category: Engineering
- Time Type: Full time
- Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
- Employee Type: Regular
- Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
- Type of Travel: Continental US
The Opportunity
- CACI is seeking an Optical Engineer to support our customer at NSWC Crane.
- Provide optical engineering support in the evaluation of prototype EO/IR hardware, including Color Day Camera (CDC), Midwave InfraRed (MWIR), Laser Range Finder (LRF), Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR), Low Wave InfraRed (LWIR), and other sensor technologies. Support initial capability evaluations including benchtop testing, laser evaluation, data collection and analysis. Generate test reports.
- Support environmental qualification testing activities of prototype EO/IR hardware, including documentation of test plan requirements and test configurations. Assist in environmental qualification testing activities for system level and LRU level tests, including for CDC, MWIR, LRF, SWIR, LWIR and other sensor technologies.
Qualifications
Required
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering or a related field.
- Experience working with Electro-Optic (EO), Infrared (IR), and Laser Technology programs.
- Experience with business planning and project development.
- Knowledge of government operating procedures and requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work and communicate at multiple levels from senior leadership to installation teams.
Desired
- An active DoD Secret clearance.
- Experience working in DoD community.
- If required, must be able to obtain & retain a government security clearance at the level required to perform the duties of the position
- 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
$47,900 - $95,600
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From CACI's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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