Optical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027CACI International Inc.
Job Summary
Job Title: Optical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
Job Category: Intern/Co-op
Time Type: Part time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity:
Join a team of innovative optical engineers who tackle complex, meaningful technical challenges every day.
As an Optical Engineering Intern, youll partner with both optical specialists and crossfunctional teams to solve real technical problems while building handson and analytical experience with advanced optical and optoelectronic systems. Youll contribute to the full development cyclefrom early design ideas to final system testingusing industrystandard tools and methods.
The internship will be fully on-site at our Danbury, CT location.
Responsibilities:
You will work on a select set of meaningful projects tailored to your interests and strengths, supporting the development of large reflective remote sensing systems. Your responsibilities may include optical system modeling, design tasks, interferometric data analysis, and other handson optical engineering work. Projects could involve reflective optical system design in Zemax, analyzing interferometric data using tools like 4D or MetroPro, creating and reviewing error budgets for SFE/WFE performance, and modeling optical characteristics such as PSD or Encircled Energy.
Qualifications:
Required:
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Optical Engineering or a closely related field
If your degree is not in Optical Engineering, you must demonstrate working knowledge of fundamentals
Understanding of geometrical optics and Fourier optics
Experience or coursework in optical system modeling
Familiarity with interferometry and related analytical tools
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening
Desired:
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, but not required
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience
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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, youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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:
$55,600 - $111,100
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.