Optical IntegrationMetrology Support Technician

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Position Summary

This position will provide optical integration metrology and systems engineering support for spacecraft flight and nonflight instruments and associated ground support equipment. Work includes installation alignment testing verification calibration and documentation support across development integration preflight and postflight operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform optical integration activities including installation alignment testing verification and calibration of spacecraft and instrument hardware.
• Provide optical and mechanical metrology support for spacecraft flight and nonflight instruments components and assemblies.
• Support requirements development verification and environmental simulation testing including data analysis and modeling.
• Fabricate and use specialized optical fixtures and tooling within GSFC facilities.
• Assemble and develop flight and nonflight optical systems in accordance with Work Instructions (WIs) and Work Order Authorizations (WOAs).
• Generate and support technical documentation such as WIs WOAs procedures plans reports and data summaries.
• Manage and support laboratory operations as required.
• Maintain calibrate control and track equipment tools software and support hardware including property management activities.

Required Skills and Experience

Optical & Metrology Software and Analysis

• Experience with commercial software tools for acquisition reduction and analysis of metrology data (including point cloud vector and interferometric data).
• Experience with GSFC-developed theodolite metrology and alignment software.
• Expertise in spatial data analysis for alignment verification.
• Experience with interferometric data analysis for wavefront surface error and component alignment assessments.
• Ability to obtain or develop expertise in additional analysis tools as project

Optical Technician Capabilities

• Optical and structural bonding
• Optical inspection and surface inspection
• Cleaning maintenance calibration storage and transport of precision optical instruments
• Operation and care of specialty optical ground support equipment (e.g. collimators reference optics scale bars calibration references)
• Operation and maintenance of machining and metrology equipment within branch staff shops

Instrumentation Experience

• Levels alignment telescopes theodolites
• Laser trackers and laser radars
• Coordinate measuring machines (contact and non-contact)
• Photogrammetry systems
• Interferometers (distance measuring and Fizeau-type)
• General optical and mechanical metrology instrumentation

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting spaceflight atmospheric flight (balloon/aircraft) ground-based instruments or related NASA programs
• Familiarity with GSFC laboratory environments and procedures
• Strong documentation communication and teamwork skills

Basic Compensation:

• Jobs on this contract range from$35.19/hr - $70.19/hr. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt MD 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.

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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