Optical Engineer (Associate)

Boeing • Albuquerque, NM

1d • $91,800 - $124,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) organization is seeking an Optical Engineer to support development of high-performance directed energy and electro-optical systems. The role supports requirements development, system architecture, design, analysis, modeling and simulation, testing, lifecycle issue resolution, and project status reporting. Some work takes place in a clean room. The position is expected to be fully onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for that clearance. The position also requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person. Relocation assistance is not negotiable, and candidates outside commuting distance must be willing and able to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Education or work experience in electro-optics.
• Experience with electro-optical work, such as producing specifications and tolerances, simulations, and performing assembly, integration, and testing of fiber-optic sensors, systems, and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber optics, and telecommunications products.
• Experience in requirements development, integration, testing, and analysis for laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering focused on Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering; Computer Science; Data Science; Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, New Mexico, willingness and ability to relocate at personal expense.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience communicating and collaborating effectively on multidisciplinary 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 and experience may include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical education and typically 2 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience. ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and validating requirements for electro-optical systems, sensors, lasers, and other electromagnetic systems and components.
• Assist in developing architectures that integrate multiple systems into higher-level systems and platforms.
• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other analysis to predict component, interconnect, and system performance and optimize designs against complex requirements.
• Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems.
• Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.
• Assist in developing and implementing critical tests to validate design performance against requirements.
• Support the product lifecycle by helping resolve complex issues.
• Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data.
• Perform some work in a clean room environment.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, disability insurance, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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