Junior Optical Engineer for Space Telescope Systems

Trinzic; Kihei (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a junior Optical Engineer / Optical Physicist to support the ASTRO contract on Maui, Hawaii, focusing on design, integration, analysis, testing, and operational support of advanced electro-optical systems, telescope assets, and mission-critical sensor technologies.

The role requires strong math and optics foundations, collaboration with scientists and engineers, and the ability to balance requirements and risk while ensuring mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with optical, electro-optical, or space-surveillance systems.
• Strong background in optical design and telescope instrumentation.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and optimization of optical systems and telescope subsystems.
• Perform optical modeling, tolerance and stray light analyses.
• Support integration, alignment, calibration, and testing of telescopes and sensors.
• Develop test plans and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance system performance.

Skills

Optical design

Imaging systems

Mathematics

Optical alignment

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, Electrical Engineering, or related

Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, or related

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

MATLAB

Python

Job description

KBR is seeking a junior Optical Engineer / Optical Physicist to support the ASTRO contract on Maui, Hawaii, focusing on design, integration, analysis, testing, and operational support of advanced electro-optical systems, telescope assets, and mission-critical sensor technologies.

The role requires strong math and optics foundations, collaboration with scientists and engineers, and the ability to balance requirements and risk while ensuring mission success.