Optical Fabrication Technician — Precise CNC & Metrology

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

AD&D

flexible spending account

disability

paid time off

flexible work schedule

Job summary

Optical Fabrication Technician at KBR, Inc. supports fabrication of precision optical components for lasers and advanced optics for NASA missions at GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.

The role requires experience in optical fabrication, CNC machining, and metrology to produce high-quality optics for spacecraft and scientific instruments. Responsibilities include setting up and programming CNC equipment, interpreting drawings, performing inspections, and collaborating with engineers to optimize processes.

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.

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

Documentation & reporting

ISO quality standards

Independent work

Tools

CNC equipment

Optical metrology equipment

Job description

Optical Fabrication Technician at KBR, Inc. supports fabrication of precision optical components for lasers and advanced optics for NASA missions at GSFC in Greenbelt, MD.

The role requires experience in optical fabrication, CNC machining, and metrology to produce high-quality optics for spacecraft and scientific instruments. Responsibilities include setting up and programming CNC equipment, interpreting drawings, performing inspections, and collaborating with engineers to optimize processes.