Optical IntegrationMetrology Engineer

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Position Summary

This position provides optical systems engineering integration oversight and metrology expertise for spacecraft flight and non-flight instruments and associated ground support equipment. The role emphasizes technical analysis requirements development verification planning performance assessment and documentation leadership across development integration pre-flight and post-flight operations. This role applies independent engineering judgment to evaluate optical alignment metrology results and system performance and advises project teams on technical decisions risk mitigation and verification strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate optical integration and alignment efforts by defining alignment strategies acceptance criteria and verification approaches for spacecraft and instrument hardware.
• Analyze optical and mechanical metrology data to assess alignment fidelity performance margins and compliance with system requirements.
• Develop and own alignment metrology and optical performance requirements including verification methods and success criteria.
• Perform optical performance assessments to support design and integration decisions.
• Responsible for requirements development verification and environmental simulation testing including data analysis and modeling.
• Generate technical documentation such as WIs WOAs procedures plans reports and data summaries.
• Manage and support laboratory operations as required.

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 needs evolve.

Optical Systems Engineering

• Requirements development and verification related to alignment and optical performance
• Error budget development
• Uncertainty analysis and statistics
• Technical report writing and data analysis summaries
• Preparation and delivery of technical briefings and presentations
• Development of procedures plans WIs and WOAs

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$$244700 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.

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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