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 $62400.00-$93600.00. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt Maryland area.

The offered rate will be based on the position contract affordability the selected candidates 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 include401K 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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