Optical Design and Analysis Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Boeing is hiring an Optical Design and Analysis Engineer (Lead or Senior). It pays $137k-$185k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Boeing.

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for Lead or Senior Optical Design and Analysis Engineers (Level 4 or 5) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.

We are seeking candidates with experience in design and analysis of complex optical assemblies or systems. This position will work with extremely talented, high performing, multi-disciplined engineering teams to work on start-of-the-art adaptive optics and optical imaging systems.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead and senior level engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop subsystem architecture and designs of optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. to be integrated into higher level systems and platforms
Define optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. performance and tolerance requirements
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict components, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
Define and conduct tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements
Analyze data to validate designs of complex optical systems, components, etc.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

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)

Ability to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Programs (Post Start)
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
9+ years of experience in design and/or modeling electro-optical systems such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or similar
9+ years of experience using scientific programming languages (i.e. python, MATLAB, etc.) for data analysis and/or modeling

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Bachelor of Science degree in optical, electrical engineering or physics
Experience working with adaptive optics systems
Experience with data processing and image analysis techniques
Experience designing and integrating complex optical systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay and 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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