Optical Engineer (Associate)

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an Optical Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components.
• Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.
• Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements.
• Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems.
• Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.
• Assist in development and implementation of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
• Support product lifecycle with guidance and support to resolve complex issues.
• Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data.
• Perform some work in a clean room environment.

Requirements

• Ability, after starting in the position, to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
• 1+ years minimum of related experience.
• Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.
• Experience with Electro Optical (e.g., producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products).
• Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis.
• If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI.
• Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package.
• Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems.

Pay

Summary Pay Range (Associate - Level 2): $91,800 – $124,200. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift and is expected to be fully on site in Albuquerque, NM.