Optical Engineer (Senior)
Company:The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an
Optical Engineer to support development of high performance
Directed Energy Systems and
Electro-Optical Systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components.
- Develop architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.
- Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements,
- Design complex electro-optical and laser systems.
- Develop new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.
- Develop and implement critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
- guidance and support product lifecycle to resolve complex issues.
- Manage appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.
- Support project management by providing coordinating development of statement of work (SOW), budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
- Generate major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.
- Perform some work in a clean room environment.
This position is expected to be fully on site in Albuquerque, NM.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Ability, after starting in the position, to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
- 5+ years minimum of related experience.
- Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.
- Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).
- Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.
- If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Active TS/SCI.
- Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.
- Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package.
- Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.
Typical Education & Experience:Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150
Language Requirements:Not Applicable
Education:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
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