Optical Engineer (Senior)

The Boeing Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Albuquerque, NM is seeking an Optical Engineer to support the development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems. The role involves designing, integrating, and validating electro-optical components and laser systems, performing trade studies, and developing modeling and testing approaches.

You will work on-site in Albuquerque, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and participate in proposal development and program management

Qualifications

• Require ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of related experience in electro-optics or laser systems.
• Experience with EO/IR systems design, analysis, integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements for electro-optical, sensor, laser, and EM systems.
• Architect integration of multiple systems into higher-level platforms.
• Conduct trade studies, modeling, simulation to optimize performance.
• Design complex electro-optical and laser systems.
• Develop and implement tests to validate designs against requirements.
• Support lifecycle and supplier performance to meet requirements.
• Assist with project management: SOW, budget, schedule, reviews.
• Contribute to major proposal sections.
• Some work in a clean room environment.

Skills

Security clearance readiness

Electro-optics expertise

Laser and EO systems

Multi-discipline collaboration

Modeling and simulation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Zemax

CodeV

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 & 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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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.