Mechanical Engineer
Caci Technologies
Rochester, NY · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Mechanical 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: Local
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The Opportunity: CACI is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer in Rochester, NY. This organization specializes in designing and building hardware and software to meet our customers’ next requirement. We focus on offering devices that can be fielded immediately to meet the mission needs that lie directly ahead. Size, weight, power, and packaging are of paramount importance in everything we design and build. Our expertise allows us to rapidly provide these solutions in specialized electronic/mechanical design, embedded and application-level software, reverse engineering & protocol analysis, and RF signals exploitation and communications systems. We are currently seeking a mechanical engineer to join our engineering department. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
Responsibilities:
Design the packaging for ruggedized equipment with electrical and mechanical elements.
Perform and interpret thermal simulation analyses aligned with military standard environmental requirements.
Produce build-to drawings and data packages and collaborate with suppliers to resolve specification, performance, and reliability issues and realize the commercial and custom-machined parts necessary to build the end product.
Collaborate with hardware designers to jointly optimize circuit card layout with special attention to thermal performance and mitigation.
Work collaboratively across the engineering organization to understand requirements, provide and incorporate technical feedback, and report status.
Qualifications:
Required:
BS in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.
Proficient use of computer-aided design and analysis software, with SolidWorks preferred.
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics of materials, heat transfer, vibration, and structural dynamics.
Experience in the design of electronics packaging and cooling.
Familiarity with GD&T and Design for Manufacturing (DFM), with experience applying these principles to improve product quality and manufacturability.
Must be a US Citizen.
Desired:
Experience in environmental testing to MIL-STD or equivalent industrial test levels, including shock, vibration, thermal, and immersion.
Experience with SolidWorks Flow Simulation.
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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: $90,300-$189,600
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.