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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