Senior Electrophysics Engineer – Optical/Visual

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Electrophysics Engineer – Optical/Visual (Level 6) for a satellite development program in Huntington Beach and 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 architecture, sensor designs, and algorithms for advanced image and data processing. This position may require up to 25% of domestic and international travel. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 7+ years of experience with developmental space and/or airborne systems
• 7+ years of experience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret/SSBI security clearance
• 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

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

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides 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.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees