Test Engineer / Scientist

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA, US

Department: Optical Engineering

Work Location: onsite

Job Title: Test Engineer / Scientist

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

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The Opportunity:
Join our team supporting the Electro-Optical Components (EOC) Division for the Department of Army C5ISR Center, uncooled Focal Plane Array (FPA) industry-leading next generation imaging sensors for advanced EO/IR Systems to deliver state of the art capabilities.

Support men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity.

You will get to be adaptable and work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team.

The right candidate will bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels.


Responsibilities:

• Work in the Night Vision and Thermal Sensors Branch’s Cooled FPA characterization laboratories, performing performance measurements on state-of-the-art FPAs
• Configure FPA test equipment for data capture, using a variety of packages custom in-house developed and vendor designed software
• Compare measured results with sensor model predictions
• Perform spatial and temporal measurements of systems in the lab and in the field
• Support data collection and other NVTSB activities
• Technical writing / technical reports
• Recommending process improvements
• Troubleshooting and problem solving


Qualifications:

Required: 

• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to undergo a full background check is required
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering or physics from an accredited university
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously


Desired:
• Demonstrated experience with documentation, planning, and organization skills
• Experience with EO/IR sensor measurement, specifically in testing thermal sensors
• Experience with modeling including use of NVLabCap and NV-IPM tools
• Previous internship / co-op work experience
• Masters Degree in Optics / Photonics

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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:

$120,800 - $265,800