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Optical Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

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Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on optical design, ray tracing, and wavefront modeling using industry-standard design tools Analyze optical system performance, including wavefront error, stray light,

Requirements Summary

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S.

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Optical Design Engineer (Associate or Mid-Level)

The Boeing Company

We are seeking a highly skilled Optical Design Engineer to support the advancement of ground-based electro-optical tracking and imaging systems. In this role, you will lead the design, simulation, and integration of high-precision optical systems, transitioning conceptual opto-mechanical frameworks into functional, state-of-the-art experimental hardware. This is an opportunity to utilize cutting-edge design tools and work directly with world-class, large-aperture telescopes at a historically significant military research site.

This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the supporting the development, optimization, and maintenance of control solutions.

What We Offer

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✓Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities, a critical mission for our national security

✓You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems

✓You’ll assume ownership for the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application

✓You’ll be part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields

✓We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for learning and advancement

Responsibilities

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→Perform hands-on optical design, ray tracing, and wavefront modeling using industry-standard design tools
→Analyze optical system performance, including wavefront error, stray light, and distortion over temperature and structural variations
→Design, model, and implement advanced optical architectures
→Analyze interferometry, wavefront, and metrology data from real-world optical payloads to refine design tolerances and improve alignment strategies
→Design, optimize, and validate complex optical systems in Zemax OpticStudio or Code V
→Develop and execute optical bench testing, assembly integration, and interferometric verification to validate physical hardware against design models
→Integrate optical designs with precision opto-mechanical mounts, active deformable mirrors, and sensor payloads on stable laboratory and telescope platforms

Requirements

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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)
This position requires ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance or equivalent (Post Start)
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
2+ years of experience in optical design
2+ years of experience with design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced Electro-Optical Systems
Must be willing to work variable shifts; including days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Advanced study in Optical Specialization
Experience working with adaptive optics systems
Experience with high power lasers
Optical System Integration: knowledge of multi-discipline integration issues applicable to infrared/electro-optical (IR/EO), visible, ultraviolet (UV), photonics, fiber, high energy laser, and optics, including reliability, availability, maintainability, testability, supportability, mechanical design, packaging, electrical, software, configuration management, environmental constraints, safety, human factors
5+ years of experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica

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.

This position is for Variable shift.

Shift 4 (United States of America)

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