Electrophysics Engineer; Lead or Senior

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 Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for Photonics
Engineer (Lead or Senior) to join us as part of our Space Digital Products & Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA
.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth. At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #The Future Is Built Here

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and validates requirements for rf photonic, fiber-optic communication, and free-space optical communications systems and components.

• Works with systems engineering teammates to develop communication, network and system architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.

• Leads development of trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to optimize system, unit, and component designs.

• Leads develop of design and analysis documentation to demonstrate compliance to design, performance and qualification requirements.

• Develops new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.

• Leads development and execution of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.

• Manages critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

• Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.

• Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.

• Leads development of major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.

• Works under consultative direction.

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

• 7+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting digital communications, photonic and/or optical units and systems for various applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 5: 10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering or Physics

• 10+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting photonics circuits, and systems for various applications including space

• In-depth knowledge of optics, laser systems, photonic devices, optical low noise amplifiers, multi-watt optical high-power amplifiers, as well as hands-on experience in prototype development and testing.

• Familiar with the latest advancements in photonics and researching new technologies

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or SSBI Clearance

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.

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 employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending…