Optical Fabrication Technician

Trinzic; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR in Greenbelt, Maryland, seeks an Optical Fabrication Technician to support the fabrication of precision optical components for lasers and advanced optical systems at GSFC. This hands-on role requires experience in optical fabrication and CNC machining to produce high-quality optical components for spacecraft and scientific missions.

Responsibilities include grinding, lapping, polishing, edging, beveling, finishing; setting up and programming CNC optical fabrication equipment; developing CNC

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in optical fabrication.
• Experience operating and programming CNC equipment, preferably for optical fabrication.
• Experience with precision optical metrology and inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and optical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Perform optical fabrication processes including grinding, lapping, polishing, edging, beveling, and finishing.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC optical fabrication equipment.
• Develop or modify CNC programs and optimize fabrication processes.
• Interpret optical drawings, prescriptions, and fabrication specifications.
• Perform precision measurements and inspection of optical components.
• Work closely with engineers and other technicians to develop fabrication approaches for new and complex optics.
• Maintain fabrication equipment, process documentation, and quality records.

Skills

Optical fabrication

CNC programming

Precision metrology

Engineering drawings interpretation

Documentation

Statistical analysis

Independent work

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Optical Fabrication Technician

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

We at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

The Optical Fabrication Technician supports the fabrication of precision optical components for lasers and other advanced optical systems at GSFC. This hands‑on role requires experience in optical fabrication and CNC machining to produce high‑quality optical components for spacecraft and scientific missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform optical fabrication processes including grinding, lapping, polishing, edging, beveling, and finishing.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC optical fabrication equipment.
• Develop or modify CNC programs and optimize fabrication processes.
• Interpret optical drawings, prescriptions, and fabrication specifications.
• Perform precision measurements and inspection of optical components.
• Work closely with engineers and other technicians to develop fabrication approaches for new and complex optics.
• Maintain fabrication equipment, process documentation, and quality records.

Required Skills & Experience

• Several years of hands‑on experience in optical fabrication.
• Experience operating and programming CNC equipment, preferably for optical fabrication.
• Experience with precision optical metrology and inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and optical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail.
• 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

• Experience with laser, aerospace, or scientific optics is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of the NASA flight hardware development process and methodology

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $62,400.00- $93,600.00 . Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, Maryland area.

The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s 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 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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.