Boeing
Boeing
Boeing is a global aerospace manufacturer and defense company that develops and produces commercial airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles. Its operations span Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and Boeing Global Services, bringing together large engineering, manufacturing, and support teams. The company also contributes to aerospace research and exploration initiatives, including projects with NASA, while pursuing lower-emission aviation technologies and next-generation aircraft. For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities connected to aerospace manufacturing, defense, space systems, engineering, services, and related technical disciplines.

Senior Optical Engineer

Design and integrate adaptive optics and imaging systems at Boeing’s Starfire Optical Range. Support Air Force Research Laboratory missions in space domain awareness.

Description

  • Lead the design, fabrication, and integration of precision optical systems
  • Turn opto-mechanical concepts into working experimental hardware
  • Set and validate specifications for optical systems and components
  • Use trade studies and simulations to improve system design and performance
  • Analyze and solve complex optical engineering problems
  • Help manage projects by preparing work statements, budgets, schedules, and status reports
  • Draft proposal sections that support new business development
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on adaptive optics and imaging systems for Air Force Research Laboratory space domain awareness missions

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, or aeronautical), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work
  • At least 4 years of optical design experience
  • At least 4 years of experience using optical software such as Zemax, Code V, or OSLO
  • Preferred: 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Preferred: Advanced study in an optical specialization
  • Preferred: Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Preferred: Experience with adaptive optics systems
  • Preferred: Experience designing, fabricating, evaluating, and testing advanced engineering hardware
  • Preferred: At least 5 years modeling or simulating electro-optical and infrared systems with MATLAB or Mathematica
  • Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
  • Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. Government requirements include U.S. citizenship
  • Interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance is required after starting
  • The employer does not sponsor employment visas

Benefits

  • Contribute directly to space domain awareness capabilities and a national security mission
  • Work with advanced optical systems and world-class telescopes
  • Take ownership of the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application
  • Join a supportive team of experts across multiple fields
  • Access professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Relocation support, subject to candidate eligibility
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid leave
  • Variable compensation opportunities
  • Drug-free workplace

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