Title:
Optical Technician
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The Optical Technician supports the development, integration, and testing of
advanced optical systems for spaceflight, airborne, and ground-based
applications. This role involves installing, aligning, calibrating, and
verifying optical instruments, components, and precision assemblies used in
spacecraft and scientific missions.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform optical integration, alignment, testing, calibration, and
verification of flight and non-flight hardware
* Provide optical metrology support using instrumentation such as
interferometers, theodolites, laser trackers, and coordinate measuring
systems
* Execute test plans, procedures, and support integration activities in
laboratory, cleanroom, and field environments, including thermal-vacuum
conditions
* Operate, maintain, and calibrate optical and metrology equipment and support
software tools
* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, reports,
and test plans
* Support laboratory operations, including equipment management, calibration
tracking, and compliance with quality standards
* Assist with assembly, inspection, cleaning, bonding, and handling of
precision optical components
* Support logistics and facility readiness for integration and testing
activities
* Travel to off-site facilities or launch sites as required
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience with optical systems, metrology, and precision instrumentation
* Familiarity with optical alignment, calibration, and testing techniques
* Ability to work with metrology data and analysis software
* Knowledge of laboratory practices, equipment calibration, and quality
standards (e.g., ISO)
* Strong documentation, reporting, and basic statistical analysis skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in technical environments
Preferred Skills
* Solid understanding of the NASA flight hardware development process and
methodology
* Familiarity with optical ground support equipment and metrology software
tools
Basic Compensation:
Jobs on this contract range from $62,400.00-$93,600.00. Pay range is specific
to the Greenbelt, Maryland area.
The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the
selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience,
and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain
job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional
compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits,
short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for
exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could
include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance,
AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work
schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and
development.
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