Manufacturing Engineering Technician
CACI · Orlando, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $55k–$112k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at CACI (industrial) in Orlando, FL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Tooling, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $55k–$112k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$112k. This one lists $55k–$112k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 50 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 49 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- About 8% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $71k–$110k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 48%
- Lean 46%
- New product launch 46%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- Welding 34%
- Machining 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: CACI in Orlando
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process
Full description from CACIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Education
- ✓Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
- ✓Equivalent combination of relevant work experience and technical training may be substituted for degree
Experience
- ✓US citizenship, due to nature of the work and contract requirement
- ✓Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience as an electronics technician or engineering technician
- ✓Proven experience with the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of optical and electro-optical test stations/equipment
- ✓Experience with CAD Software(SolidWorks)
- ✓Experience supporting engineering teams in product development or manufacturing environments
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support
Time Type: Full time
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity
CACI is seeking an Engineering Technician to support development and production of Optical Communication Terminals for space-based defense applications. This position is based in our Orlando, FL facility.
Engineering Support
- •Provide technical support to engineering and development teams throughout product development and production phases
- •Collaborate with engineers to develop and refine reworks and troubleshooting guides
- •Assist engineers and manufacturing engineers with work instruction redlines and ECR/ECO process
- •Support test engineers in developing improvements of test procedures
- •Diagnose and resolve complex issues in EO systems down to the component level
- •Identify root causes of performance issues and implement effective solutions
- •Support with fixture design and implementation
- •Document test failures in the failure reporting system and provide detailed analysis
Documentation and Process Improvement
- •Document test procedures, results, and troubleshooting steps in a clear and concise manner
- •Maintain up-to-date records of equipment calibration and maintenance
- •Generate detailed technical reports and analyses based on measurement data
- •Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Training and Mentorship
- •Demonstrate expert level knowledge on all assemblies and testing and assist in the training of new technicians
- •Serve as a technical resource for production and test teams
Manufacturing Support (As Needed)
- •Support production builds and manufacturing test procedures and work instructions as directed
- •Perform optical or electrical testing and characterization as specified by work instructions
- •Conduct tests to evaluate the performance of optical mechanical systems and sub-assemblies
- •Support assembly, testing, debugging, and rework of products during pre-delivery integration, acceptance test, and delivery phases of the product life cycle
- •The successful candidate will be able to work as part of a team and independently, take initiative, and work well with internal and external customers.
Skills
- •Knowledge of process control, cleanroom operation protocol, and process control for complex opto-mechanical and electro-optical assembly.
- •Proven technical acumen in the manufacture, test and integration of complex product technologies and systems, DoD or Space.
- •Ability to read, write, and comprehend detailed written and verbal instructions, assembly instructions, test procedures, schematics, and other engineering documentation
- •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- •Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- •Ability to lift and carry 25-45 lbs.
- •Knowledge of MIL/IPC workmanship and performance standards related to electronic assemblies IPC-610, IPC-620, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883, NASA Spec.
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.
