Principal Electro-Optical Infrared Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test Engineer
Boeing · Huntington Beach, CA · 4 wk ago
Quality Assurance$211k–$285k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The description includes intro paragraphs about Boeing, mission, etc. We need to use for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove things like "Conflict of Interest", "Drug Free Workplace", "Relocation", "Export Control Requirements", "Education", "Visa Sponsorship", "Shift", "Equal Opportunity Employer". Also remove duplicated lines like "Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):" etc.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have:
- About the role: intro paragraphs describing Boeing, BDS, position, location, leading team, etc. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list under "Position Responsibilities:" with many bullet-like sentences. We'll put as
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove things like "Conflict of Interest", "Drug Free Workplace", "Relocation", "Export Control Requirements", "Education", "Visa Sponsorship", "Shift", "Equal Opportunity Employer". Also remove duplicated lines like "Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):" etc.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have:
- About the role: intro paragraphs describing Boeing, BDS, position, location, leading team, etc. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list under "Position Responsibilities:" with many bullet-like sentences. We'll put as - .
- Requirements: Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) list. We'll put as
- .
- Preferred Qualifications: list. Could be under Qualifications or Skills. The instruction says use headings like Qualifications, Skills. We could combine Preferred Qualifications under "Preferred Qualifications" heading maybe as
Qualifications
but we already have Requirements. Could do Requirements and Preferred Qualifications separate? The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can have Requirements and Qualifications separate. We'll put Basic Qualifications under Requirements heading. Preferred Qualifications under Qualifications heading (or Skills). Let's decide: Requirements = Basic Qualifications. Qualifications = Preferred Qualifications. Skills maybe not needed separately; we could omit Skills if no specific skills section beyond those. But we could include Skills heading if we want to list specific technical skills from both sets? However we must not invent sections; we should only include sections when posting has real specific content for it. The posting includes "Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):" which is a list of desired skills/experience. That could go under Qualifications or Skills. Since we already have Qualifications heading, we can put that content there.
- Benefits: The posting includes "Pay and Benefits:" paragraph describing total rewards, health insurance, etc. That's substantive. So we need Benefits heading.
- Pay: The posting includes "Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200". Also mentions variable compensation. So we need Pay heading.
- Schedule: The posting includes "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." Also "Shift This position is for 1st shift" but we removed Shift boilerplate? Actually shift is part of schedule. The posting says "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." and "Shift This position is for 1st shift". That's schedule info. We should include Schedule heading with that info. However we need to avoid boilerplate like "Shift This position is for 1st shift" maybe it's okay as it's specific. We'll include schedule info: 100% onsite, 1st shift.
We must not include duplicated lines. Also remove "Export Control Requirements", "Conflict of Interest", "Drug Free Workplace", "Relocation", "Education", "Visa Sponsorship", "Equal Opportunity Employer". Also remove "Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 2026" (application instructions). Also remove "Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates." (relocation). Also remove "Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations." maybe part of Pay section? It's generic but could stay? It's not specific; but it's part of Pay description. Might be okay to keep as part of Pay paragraph.
We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract content.
Intro paragraphs:
"At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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."
That's About the role.
Responsibilities list:
- 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
We need to keep as list items.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 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
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 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
Pay and Benefits paragraph:
"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. Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200"
We need to separate Pay and Benefits sections. Benefits: health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, paid/unpaid time away. Pay: competitive base pay, variable compensation, summary pay range.
Schedule: "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." and "Shift This position is for 1st shift". We'll combine: 100% onsite, 1st shift.
We must not include duplicated lines like "Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility." etc.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
... intro paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ... each ...
Requirements
- ... basic qualifications ...
Qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications ...
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Pay
competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities; summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200
Schedule
100% onsite; 1st shift
We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: mention of location (Huntington Beach or El Segundo, California) included in About the role. Mention of leading team within SMS and BTI. Mention of constellation of satellites. Mention of focus on visible and infrared spectrum EO/IR sensors operating in Space and Air domains. All included.
Check for any other substantive info: "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." Already in About.
"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." Included.
"Position Responsibilities:" we captured.
"Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):" captured.
"Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):" captured.
"Pay and Benefits:" we split.
"Summary pay range: $
- .
- Preferred Qualifications: list. Could be under Qualifications or Skills. The instruction says use headings like Qualifications, Skills. We could combine Preferred Qualifications under "Preferred Qualifications" heading maybe as
Qualifications
but we already have Requirements. Could do Requirements and Preferred Qualifications separate? The instruction: "Usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we can have Requirements and Qualifications separate. We'll put Basic Qualifications under Requirements heading. Preferred Qualifications under Qualifications heading (or Skills). Let's decide: Requirements = Basic Qualifications. Qualifications = Preferred Qualifications. Skills maybe not needed separately; we could omit Skills if no specific skills section beyond those. But we could include Skills heading if we want to list specific technical skills from both sets? However we must not invent sections; we should only include sections when posting has real specific content for it. The posting includes "Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):" which is a list of desired skills/experience. That could go under Qualifications or Skills. Since we already have Qualifications heading, we can put that content there. - Benefits: The posting includes "Pay and Benefits:" paragraph describing total rewards, health insurance, etc. That's substantive. So we need Benefits heading. - Pay: The posting includes "Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200". Also mentions variable compensation. So we need Pay heading. - Schedule: The posting includes "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." Also "Shift This position is for 1st shift" but we removed Shift boilerplate? Actually shift is part of schedule. The posting says "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." and "Shift This position is for 1st shift". That's schedule info. We should include Schedule heading with that info. However we need to avoid boilerplate like "Shift This position is for 1st shift" maybe it's okay as it's specific. We'll include schedule info: 100% onsite, 1st shift. We must not include duplicated lines. Also remove "Export Control Requirements", "Conflict of Interest", "Drug Free Workplace", "Relocation", "Education", "Visa Sponsorship", "Equal Opportunity Employer". Also remove "Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 2026" (application instructions). Also remove "Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates." (relocation). Also remove "Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations." maybe part of Pay section? It's generic but could stay? It's not specific; but it's part of Pay description. Might be okay to keep as part of Pay paragraph. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract content. Intro paragraphs: "At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. 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." That's About the role. Responsibilities list: - 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 We need to keep as list items. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience): - 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 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - 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 Pay and Benefits paragraph: "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. Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200" We need to separate Pay and Benefits sections. Benefits: health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, paid/unpaid time away. Pay: competitive base pay, variable compensation, summary pay range. Schedule: "This position is expected to be 100% onsite." and "Shift This position is for 1st shift". We'll combine: 100% onsite, 1st shift. We must not include duplicated lines like "Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility." etc. Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
... intro paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- ... each ...
Requirements
- ... basic qualifications ...
Qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications ...
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life and disability insurance programs
- programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Pay
competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities; summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200
Schedule
100% onsite; 1st shift
We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: mention of location (Huntington Beach or El Segundo, California) included in About the role. Mention of leading team within SMS and BTI. Mention of constellation of satellites. Mention of focus on visible and infrared spectrum EO/IR sensors operating in Space and Air domains. All included. Check for any other substantive info: "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." Already in About. "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." Included. "Position Responsibilities:" we captured. "Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):" captured. "Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):" captured. "Pay and Benefits:" we split. "Summary pay range: $