Optical Engineer; Associate

Position: Optical Engineer (Associate)
** Job Description*
* 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 & 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** .

** Position 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.

This position is expected to be fully on site in Albuquerque, NM.

** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)** :

+ 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 (ex: 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.

** Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)** :

+ 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.

** Typical Education &*
* *
* Experience:

*
* Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

** 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. 

** Pay & 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…