Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst
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Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst
KBR is looking for a Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst who will work with other optical engineers in design, analysis, and test of complex aerospace optical systems. Work on projects from inception at the concept development stage to completion at the product space flight qualification stage and perform optical design and analysis of optical, opto-mechanical, and electro-optical elements, subsystems, and systems that comprise an optical instrument. The Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst will be mentored by a Senior Optical Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
**MUST be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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.
Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst
KBR is looking for a Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst who will work with other optical engineers in design, analysis, and test of complex aerospace optical systems. Work on projects from inception at the concept development stage to completion at the product space flight qualification stage and perform optical design and analysis of optical, opto-mechanical, and electro-optical elements, subsystems, and systems that comprise an optical instrument. The Mid-Level Optical Designer / Analyst will be mentored by a Senior Optical Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
**MUST be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***
Responsibilities:
- Provide system level analysis in support of optical instruments and experiment design, calibration, and verification
- Develop error budgets and perform tolerance studies, design requirements and interface documents for instrument optics and optical systems
- Develop assembly and test procedures and support all levels of optical subsystem integration and tests
- Support trade studies and recommend system architecture and design approach
- Conduct analysis and evaluation of a design concept to produce realistic assessment of development and manufacturing risks. Develop strategies for mitigating risks
- Work with other engineers, technicians, manufacturing, and quality engineers in a team environment
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and support project level reviews
- Write test procedures, plans & reports as necessary
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Optical Engineering, or related field
- 5 + years of experience as an aerospace optical design engineer
- Strong experience in the design, analysis, and test of complex optical systems within the aerospace arena
- Expertise in optical design using Zemax or Code V for Aerospace applications with experience in design of optical assemblies and precision mechanisms
- Comfortable working in a cross disciplinary environment to develop and implement new designs or help trouble-shoot existing ones
- Capable of receiving guidance for working all phases of optical subsystems from the conceptual design layout, package prototyping, fixture/tooling design, development of mechanical attachment methods/tools for optimal optical alignment
- High proficiency with geometrical tolerancing and dimensioning
- Ability to follow guidance to lead the development of design concepts for optic handling equipment and support development of test support equipment & to perform system trade studies, system optimization, tolerance and performance analysis
- Familiarity with optics fabrication and testing methods
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Development and qualification of Flight Optical Systems
- Solid understanding of the NASA flight hardware development process and methodology is strongly desired
- Fred software in performing stray light analysis
- Optical metrology and interferometry
- Optical coating design, process and inspection and optical components cleaning methods
- Previous use of laser trackers, theodolites, or photogrammetry for making precision alignments
- Knowledge of detectors, detector systems, fiber optics and the design and development of laser systems
In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.
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.
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10/27/2022
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