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

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Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics,

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

The Boeing Company

This position will lead 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.

 

Responsibilities

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  • →Drives technical excellence throughout all Optical Sensor development activities
  • →Troubleshoots sensor design and integration issues with the telescope and sensor focal plane
  • →Provides technical leadership to SMS and BTI sensor teams
  • →Serves as the primary technical interface with the EO/IR suppliers
  • →Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Works closely with program manager, program chief engineer, and other Boeing teams
  • →Ensure mission success and prompt resolution of anomalies
  • →Provides mentoring and coaching to Optical Sensor Engineers and Technicians
  • →Performs Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) functions for assigned mentees
  • →Drives best practices to meet program’s cost, schedule, quality and technical objectives
  • →Captures lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future programs
  • →Resolves complex problems impacting completion of program milestones
  • →Coordinates with Boeing Leadership and Customer Leadership on Technical Issues and Strategy

 

Requirements

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  • 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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required), (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • 14+ years of engineering experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • 5+ years of experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems

  • Principal (Level 6): 20+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active U.S. TOP SECRET/SSBI security clearance
  • Experience with space and/or airborne systems
  • Experience with systems design, integration, and test
  • Experience design and/or modeling electro-optical systems such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or similar
  • Experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica
  • Experience working with optics, including lasers (CW, Pulse), optical alignment, opto-mechanical, and optical metrology
  • Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and/or verification of signal and image collection systems
  • Experience with the design and development of EO/IR sensor systems
  • Experience working on research and development or prototype programs
  • Experience with design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced Electronic Systems, i.e. Electro-Optical Guidance Systems, Radar Tests and/or RF Seeker
  • Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
  • Experience working ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) mission solutions
  • Experience in the development of processing and dissemination computer algorithms; design, develop and analyze systems and algorithms for the extraction of information from signal and image sensors
Not Applicable

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.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

 

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.

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

 

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Senior or Principal)USD 176800-239200