Photonics Solution Architect Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Continental US CACI is looking for a Photonics Solution Architect to join our NSIS (National Security & Innovative Solutions) division, supporting our photonics team-- we are expanding! Our laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away. Our other optical technology can also help scientists discover biohazards; support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and protect soldiers from explosive devices. Do you have a passion for innovation? Apply now and join the team! What You'll Get to Do: Lead the Solutions Architecture effort for programs that develop new photonic technology and custom hardware for free-space optical communications, laser transmitters for remote sensing, RF photonics, and other applications * Work closely with existing and potential new customers to understand their Photonics needs and planned programs. Help shape those programs toward CACI existing and future capabilities * Support the growth of the Photonics team by contributing new ideas for the technical growth of our organization, championing our technology in personal interactions with customers, and proposal creation * Guide Photonics IR&D investments for maximum impact on growth and profitability * Work closely with colleagues to derive physical, software and electronics requirements from optical performance requirements. Flow down requirements to any and all subsystems as required. * Maintain those requirements for the lifecycle of a program and develop verification methods for each one * Supervise and direct the work of both technicians and less senior optical engineers in the development, modeling, and testing of optical systems * Interact extensively with Government customers, during formal program reviews and throughout the program lifecycle, to negotiate requirements, present detailed technical status updates, and to identify new business opportunities * Develop accurate estimates of resources and task intervals for program managers, and track and meet schedule milestones and cost objectives You'll Bring These Qualifications: * Masters in Optics, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience * Experience with one of more of the following: space photonic systems, fiber optics, fiber lasers, high-power bulk lasers, optical communications, nonlinear optics, ultrafast lasers, spectroscopy, integrated photonics, and RF photonics * Minimum TS/SCI government security clearance required. Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: * PhD in optics, physics, or a related field What We Can Offer You: - 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 55 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success. NSIS.ENG NSIS.Photonics 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 Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. 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.