Optical Integration/Metrology Engineer

Job description

Title: Optical Integration/Metrology Engineer 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 . Position Summary: This position provides optical systems engineering, integration oversight, and metrology expertise for spacecraft, flight and non-flight instruments, and associated ground support equipment. The role emphasizes technical analysis, requirements development, verification planning, performance assessment, and documentation leadership across development, integration, pre-flight, and post-flight operations. This role applies independent engineering judgment to evaluate optical alignment, metrology results, and system performance, and advises project teams on technical decisions, risk mitigation, and verification strategies. Primary Responsibilities: - Evaluate optical integration and alignment efforts by defining alignment strategies, acceptance criteria, and verification approaches for spacecraft and instrument hardware. - Analyze optical and mechanical metrology data to assess alignment fidelity, performance margins, and compliance with system re...