Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Boeing Co.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Level 3–5) for Huntington Beach or El Segundo, California. You will work within SMS/BTI to develop, assemble, integrate, and test EO/IR sensor systems for satellite and space applications.

Qualifications include a BS in Engineering, 5+ years of related work, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates requirements for communication, sensor, and electromagnetic systems.
• Develops electromagnetic requirements for electrical/electronic and mechanical systems.
• Creates architectures to integrate systems into higher level platforms.
• Performs trade studies, modeling, and simulations to optimize design.
• Defines and conducts tests to validate performance.
• Manages supplier/performance to ensure compliance to requirements.
• Provides lifecycle support including root-cause analysis and engineering input for projects.
• Writes sections of proposals to support new business.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Optical design

Systems engineering

Matlab/Mathematica

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

MATLAB

Job description

Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior)

Company:
The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for an Experienced, Lead, or Senior Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Level 3, 4 or 5) to join our team in Huntington Beach or El Segundo, California.

This position will be joining a team of engineers, analysts and staff within the Space and Missile Systems (SMS) and Boeing Technology and Innovation (BTI) Mission Systems organizations in the development, assembly, integration, and test of a constellation of satellites.

The SMS and BTI organizations develop and capture technology for designing disruptive Mission Systems solutions. Focused on visible and infrared spectrum Electro-Optics Infrared (EO/IR) sensors operating in Space and Air domains, our growing team is leaping ahead of our competition with an exceptional mix of mission architectures, sensor designs, and algorithms for advanced image and data processing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and validates requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components
• Develops and validates electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures
• Develops architectures to integrate systems and components into higher level systems and platforms
• Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
• Defines and conducts tests to validate performance of designs to requirements
• Manages appropriate aspects of supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements
• Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle by developing root-cause analysis of anomalies and other engineering support as requested
• Supports project management by providing work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status
• Writes appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business
• Works under general direction

This position is expected to 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• 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
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance Post Start for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship as a condition of employment
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Lead (Level 4): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with space and/or airborne systems
• Experience with optical design
• Experience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
• Experience with systems design, integration, and test
• Experienced in design and/or modeling electro-optical systems
• Experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica
• Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package
• Experience working with optics, including lasers (CW, Pulse), optical alignment, opto-mechanical, and optical metrology

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay and 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.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $146,200 - $197,800

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $176,800 - $239,200

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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