Lead Electro-Optical/Infrared Signature Analyst Engineer

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

2d • $164,900 - $223,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - Phantom Works organization is seeking a Lead Electro-Optical/Infrared Signature Analyst Engineer to join the Phantom Works team located in St. Louis, MO. This is a great opportunity to work on new systems and technologies as part of an integrated product team. This position will apply knowledge of advanced infrared and electro-optical signature design, analysis, integration, and test techniques for system integration. Candidates will apply electromagnetic theories and principles to develop new and innovative systems and components for next generation platforms. This job requires both hands-on and deskwork.

Requirements

• 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
• 12+ years of EO/IR signature analyst engineering experience
• 3+ years of EO/IR design experience using photometric or radiometric requirements
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• 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.
• Requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD in applicable field
• Signature management experience
• Optical engineering design background
• Experience in modeling and simulation of EO/IR performance characterization
• Experience with lab or field testing of EO/IR designs or systems to validate or measure photometric or radiometric performance
• Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data
• Experience correlating performance predictions with laboratory and measurement data
• Experience with advanced concepts and associated design challenges
• Familiarity with materials processing, application methods, environmental durability, and repair/maintenance impacts of configurations
• Experience with CAD tools and model preparation for electromagnetic simulations
• Strong technical communication skills, including written reports and oral presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks to meet program schedules

Responsibilities

• Perform design, analysis, and integration activities for technology and design integration of EO/IR design practices into advanced platforms
• Assist in developing and documenting requirements for electromagnetic systems and components
• Perform modeling and simulation of EO/IR performance for design optimization and validation
• Generate design influence initiatives and direct design trade studies that may result from those initiatives
• Work with suppliers and customers (internal and external) to ensure compliance, verification, and validation with technical requirements
• Support and execute test plans and validation activities (lab and range) to verify performance and support correlation between simulation and measurement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, propulsion, materials, flight test, systems engineering, producibility) to ensure integrated solutions meet performance, manufacturing, and maintainability needs
• Support technical documentation, specifications, design packages, and presentations for internal and customer review
• Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle
• Support development of proposals to support development of new business

Benefits

• Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior