Remote Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer for Optics

Trinzic; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Designer to design and model mechanical components interfacing with optical elements for space hardware. This remote role emphasizes developing detailed drawings, assembly documentation, and robust design concepts to ensure precise optical alignment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree plus extensive experience in opto-mechanical systems, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), and the ability to work across design, fabrication, and test phases in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• T/SCI Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years experience; total 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with opto-mechanical mounts and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical components interfacing with optical elements.
• Develop detailed drawings for optical elements and assemblies.
• Create fabrication and assembly drawings for hardware and optics.
• Lead design concepts for optic handling equipment and test support equipment.
• Support optical subsystem integration and testing, reporting findings.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing and quality teams.
• Prepare technical presentations for project reviews.

Skills

opto-mechanical design

optical system alignment

technical presentations

lead design concepts

risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years experience (7+ total)

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

KBR is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Designer to design and model mechanical components interfacing with optical elements for space hardware. This remote role emphasizes developing detailed drawings, assembly documentation, and robust design concepts to ensure precise optical alignment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree plus extensive experience in opto-mechanical systems, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), and the ability to work across design, fabrication, and test phases in a collaborative team