Associate/Experienced Electro-Optical Engineer

Company: BOEING
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 & Security has an exciting opportunity for an Electro-Optical/Infrared Engineer -located in the Puget Sound in support of multiple Phantom Works programs. -The position provides an opportunity to work with an experienced, interdisciplinary team to create innovative solutions to meet unique and challenging requirements. - The team takes ideas and concepts from the drawing board, through analysis and trades, into prototypes and finally producing flight hardware. -The Physicist/Engineer will be responsible for supporting design development and optimization, in one or more of the following areas: modeling, analysis, measurement, testing, and verification of platform systems and subsystems for military defense hardware to meet customer requirements and objectives. -This position requires a background in general physics, with a good understanding of optics and electromagnetics, laboratory skills and familiarity with optical or infrared measurement equipment, sound technical judgment, and the ability to rapidly make and contribute to decisions that balance the overall architecture design. - A successful candidate will demonstrate strong collaboration skills working with an interdisciplinary team to create balanced platforms and architectures that meet customer requirements. Strong organizational skills and adaptability are necessary to work in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. -Position Responsibilities:

• Support design, development and optimization of electro-optical systems and subsystems.
• Support analytical modeling and methods to evaluate performance, inform trades and designs, and support verification of requirements.
• Measure performance of materials and subsystems in the laboratory to support design development.
• Support test/verification of performance of completed systems/subsystems in the laboratory and in the field.This position is expected to be 100% onsite. - The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location options. This position is located in Tukwila, WA.This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. - An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance Post Start is required.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study degree in Physics, Optics, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 1 year, or more, of experience in optical and infrared systems design.Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Skills & Experience):
    • Experience with aerospace optical and infrared systems.
    • Experience with the design, modeling, analysis, test and verification of optical and infrared systems.
    • Experience in materials and subsystem laboratory or field measurements.
    • Experience and familiarity using physics simulation software to model platforms and subsystems.
    • Experience utilizing programing languages and analysis environments (e.g. C++, MATLAB, python, etc.) to post-process and analyze modeled or measured data.
    • Experience with laboratory instrumentation software (e.g. LabVIEW, etc.)
    • Active TS/SCI clearance.Typical Education & Experience:Associate: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Experienced: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.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.Union:This is a union represented position.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.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. - Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. -Summary pay range (Level 2 Associate): $85,850 - $116,150Summary pay range (Level 3 Experienced): $104,550 - $141,450Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. -120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Export Control Details: US based job, US Person requiredEqual Opportunity Employer:Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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