Senior Optical Engineer — Space Domain Imaging & AO

Boeing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Experienced or Senior Optical Engineer (Level 3 or 4) for the Starfire Optical Range at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems for Space Domain Awareness, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and supporting proposals to win new business.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 4+ years in optical design, plus experience with Zemax/Code V/OSLO and the ability to

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field
• 4+ years in optical design
• 4+ years with Zemax, Code V or OSLO
• Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, fabrication, and integration of high-precision optical systems.
• Establish and validate technical specifications for optical systems and components.
• Execute trade studies and simulations to optimize system performance and design.
• Resolve complex optical challenges through innovative engineering and analysis.
• Support project management with work statement, budget, schedule and status reporting.
• Write sections of proposals to support development of new business.

Skills

Optical design

Zemax CodeV OSLO

Adaptive optics

MATLAB Mathematica

Security clearance TS SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Experienced or Senior Optical Engineer (Level 3 or 4) for the Starfire Optical Range at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced optical systems for Space Domain Awareness, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and supporting proposals to win new business.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 4+ years in optical design, plus experience with Zemax/Code V/OSLO and the ability to