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

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

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security seeks an experienced EO/IR design engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach or El Segundo, CA. You will contribute to the development, assembly, integration, and test of satellite constellations within SMS and BTI, focusing on visible and infrared sensor systems and data processing.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• This position requires a BS in Engineering or related field and US citizenship.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience is required.
• Experience with EO/IR sensors, space or airborne systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and validates requirements for communication, sensor, EW and RF systems.
• Generates electromagnetic and mechanical system interface requirements.
• Designs architectures for integration into higher level platforms.
• Performs modeling and trade studies to optimize designs.
• Defines tests to validate performance against requirements.
• Manages supplier performance to meet requirements.
• Provides lifecycle support with root-cause analysis and engineering input.
• Contributes to proposals and project status reporting.
• Works under general direction.

Skills

EO/IR design experience

System integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Matlab

Zemax

CodeV

Optical alignment tools

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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 be 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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 15, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.