Optical Integration/Metrology Engineer

KBR • Greenbelt, MD

1d • $113,100 - $244,700

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees