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# Photonics Systems Analyst

- **Company:** TRINZIC CORP
- **Location:** Greenbelt, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $137,400 - $206,100
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Automation of Tests, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C2230F8D5E364732B127264972D0E6BF/job/

## About the Role

* 10+ years of industry experience in photonics engineering.
 * Experienced developing fiber laser systems and fiber laser power amplifiers.
 * Experienced in using frequency reference systems (FRS) and equivalent designs.
 * Experienced in using optical power monitors and detectors.
 * Experience developing qualification plans and reports for regulated or mission-critical hardware.
 * Flight hardware development or qualification experience for aerospace or space systems.
 * Radiation effects testing and mitigation for photonic components.
 * Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing and optical assembly processes.
 * Strong technical background combining engineering analysis and hands-on laboratory work.
 * Knowledge of laser safety standards and compliance.
 * Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.
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Preferred Skills

 * Support qualification and acceptance testing for flight hardware.
 * Ensure compliance with applicable space or defense standards (e.g., NASA, ESA).
 * Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and customer technical interchange meetings.
 * Develop documentation packages for flight certification and mission assurance.

Technical Skills

 * Optical test instrumentation (fibers, fiber optics, isolators, power meters, interferometers, spectrum analyzer).
 * Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.
 * Fiber laser amplifier and fiber laser system design.
 * Fiber splicing skills and familiarity with tools like fiber splicing machines. Electronic instruments such as FPGAs

EDUCATION- BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

LOCATION - This role requires a regular onsite presence at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) for hardware activities. Occasional remote work is possible at the discretion of the Technical Lead.

## Description

KBR is seeking a Photonics Systems Analyst with a strong background in reliability testing of photonic devices, fiber-optic components, and laser systems. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in environmental and life testing, failure analysis, and qualification of high-performance photonics hardware. Experience developing or qualifying flight hardware for aerospace or space applications-such as programs aligned with NASA or ESA standards-is strongly preferred.

The Photonics System Analyst will be responsible for:

 * Develop and execute reliability test plans for laser, photonic, and fiber-optic systems and their associated components, subsystems, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
 * Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for reliability engineering, operational margin assessment, and lifetime performance of laser and photonic systems.
 * Provide technical guidance, consultation, and recommendations throughout the design, development, integration, qualification, and operation of laser and photonic instruments.
 * Prepare reliability analyses, assessments, and strategies to ensure components, subsystems, and systems meet performance, reliability, and lifetime requirements.
 * Design and oversee environmental qualification programs (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, humidity, radiation, vacuum, etc.) consistent with aerospace standards.
 * Support the design, integration, validation, and reliability evaluation of fiber optical amplifiers, fiber assemblies, space-qualified photonic subsystems, laser frequency reference instruments, and related hardware.
 * Develop and implement plans for accelerated life testing (ALT), life testing, and long-term reliability evaluation of components and systems.
 * Perform and develop test automation for lifetime modeling, reliability prediction, failure rate analysis, and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) assessments.
 * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for qualification failures, reliability issues, and field returns.
 * Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), reliability growth programs, and operational margin assessments.
 * Review vendor specifications, manufacturing methodologies, fabrication plans, and reliability processes to ensure compliance with program and mission requirements.
 * Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of project milestones and major reviews, including Engineering Peer Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and reliability assessments.
 * Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, manufacturing personnel, and quality engineers in a multidisciplinary team environment.
 * Prepare technical reports, test procedures, reliability documentation, analyses, and presentations as required.
 * Develop reliability test methodologies and strategies and support their implementation across development programs.
 * Provide training, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams on reliability engineering principles, life-testing methodologies, and best practices.