Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KBR is a company of innovators and thinkers dedicated to improving the world responsibly and safely. The Opto-Mechanical Designer will be responsible for designing and modeling mechanical components that interface with optical elements, as well as developing detailed drawings and supporting optical subsystem integration.

Responsibilities

• Performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered
• Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
• Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers
• Responsible for the design and modeling of mechanical components to interface with optical elements such as lenses, mirrors, diffractive elements and filters
• Design and model the mechanical means to mount and position these elements in an optical system
• Develop detailed drawings of these optical elements and overall optical system as well as fabrication and assembly drawings for the mechanical hardware and optical assemblies
• Develop assembly and test procedures and support all levels of optical subsystem integration and tests and report as necessary
• Support trade studies and recommend system architecture and design approach
• Capable of leading the development of design concepts for optic handling equipment and support development of test support equipment
• 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

Skills

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent 7+ years of related experience
• Specific knowledge related to the mechanical design mounts and modeling of opto-mechanical systems
• Proficient in CAD software (Solid Works, NX), providing innovative and practical mechanical solutions in support of optical system development
• Ability to work all phases of opto-mechanical subsystems from the conceptual design layout, package prototyping, fixture/tooling design, development of mechanical attachment methods/tools for optimal optical alignment including system level assembly and interface drawings (ICD)
• Develop assembly and test procedures and support all levels of optical subsystem integration and tests and report as necessary
• Support trade studies and recommend system architecture and design approach
• Must be capable of leading the development of design concepts for optic handling equipment and support development of test support equipment
• 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
• Prior experience with NASA or other work related to space flight hardware
• BS in a technical field
• Proficient in NX or SolidWorks computer aided software tool
• Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development
• Bonuses
• Commissions
• Sign on bonus
• Relocation benefits
• Short-term incentives
• Long-term incentives
• Discretionary payments for exceptional performance

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