Principal Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer

Boeing•Huntington Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Principal Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer (Level 6) for a satellite development program in Huntington Beach or El Segundo, California. 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.

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
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)
9+ years of experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems
15+ years of engineering experience
Experience with space and/or airborne systems
Experience with optical design
Experience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
Experience with systems design, integration, and test
Experience in 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 in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package
Experience working with optics, including lasers (CW, Pulse), optical alignment, opto-mechanical, and optical metrology
Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

20+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. TOP SECRET/SSBI security clearance
Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and/or verification of signal and image collection systems
Experience with multiple Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling tools
Experience with structural analysis of space systems, airborne systems, or electronics systems
Experience with product structure and product data management tools
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

Responsibilities

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