Optical Technician: Spaceflight Metrology & Alignment

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

Job summary

KBR in Greenbelt, MD is seeking an Optical Technician to join our spaceflight, airborne, and ground-based optical systems teams. You will install, align, calibrate, and verify optical instruments and precision assemblies used in spacecraft and scientific missions.

You’ll perform optical integration and testing, use interferometers and metrology tools, document procedures, and support lab operations and field logistics. Travel to off-site facilities or launch sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with optical systems, metrology, and precision instrumentation.
• Familiarity with optical alignment, calibration, and testing techniques.
• Ability to work with metrology data and analysis software.
• Knowledge of laboratory practices and quality standards (e.g., ISO).
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical integration, alignment, testing, calibration, and verification of flight and non-flight hardware
• Provide optical metrology support using instrumentation such as interferometers, theodolites, laser trackers, and coordinate measuring systems
• Execute test plans, procedures, and support integration activities in laboratory, cleanroom, and field environments, including thermal-vacuum conditions
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate optical and metrology equipment and support software tools
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including procedures, reports, and test plans
• Support laboratory operations, including equipment management, calibration tracking, and compliance with quality standards
• Assist with assembly, inspection, cleaning, bonding, and handling of precision optical components
• Support logistics and facility readiness for integration and testing activities
• Travel to off-site facilities or launch sites as required

Skills

Optical systems

Metrology

Precision instrumentation

Optical alignment

Data analysis

Tools

Interferometers

Theodolites

Laser trackers

Coordinate measuring systems

Job description

KBR in Greenbelt, MD is seeking an Optical Technician to join our spaceflight, airborne, and ground-based optical systems teams. You will install, align, calibrate, and verify optical instruments and precision assemblies used in spacecraft and scientific missions.

You’ll perform optical integration and testing, use interferometers and metrology tools, document procedures, and support lab operations and field logistics. Travel to off-site facilities or launch sites may be required.