Principal Component Engineer

Boeing•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a high-performing, experienced, self-motivated Component Engineer with Electro-Optics/Infrared/Photonics devices to provide support for a wide variety of space programs at Boeing in El Segundo, California. This role involves collecting information for requirements, managing material deployment, qualifying new parts and processes, analyzing performance and failures, and implementing corrective actions. The engineer will also develop production systems and use project management tools to meet program objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
1+ years’ experience in the design and development of EO/IR sensor system
1+ years’ experience laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis
Military standards and specifications for design, test and documentation
Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or have you been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program such that periodic updates are no longer required
Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
A variety of customer experience and exposure in markets such as intelligence, defense, science, and commercial
Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews
Experience in developing high reliability components or subsystems for space including writing qualification plans and executing environmental tests
Hands-on experience in delivering EO/photonics hardware/products
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.
This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

Collects information to support definition of requirements for active/photonic EEE parts, materials and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of satellite and aerospace products
Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes
Performs tests to qualify new EEE parts and processes to meet requirements
Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
Conducts analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of EEE parts or processes
Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
Develops production systems to satisfy user requirements
Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas