Principal Component Engineer

Principal Component Engineer

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a high-performing, experienced, self-motivated Component Engineer with Electro-Optics/Infrared/Photonics devices to provide support for a wide variety of space programs at Boeing in El Segundo, California.

• Collects information to support definition of requirements for active/photonic EEE parts, materials and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of satellite and aerospace products
• Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes
• Performs tests to qualify new EEE parts and processes to meet requirements
• Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements
• Conducts analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of EEE parts or processes
• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Develops production systems to satisfy user requirements
• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
• Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development
• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
• A variety of customer experience and exposure in markets such as intelligence, defense, science, and commercial
• Experience developing materials for and presenting at preliminary and critical design reviews
• Experience in developing high reliability components or subsystems for space including writing qualification plans and executing environmental tests
• Hands‑on experience in delivering EO/photonics hardware products
• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into materials and processes, research, design and qualification, work procedures and labs and office areas

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 1+ years’ experience in the design and development of EO/IR sensor systems
• 1+ years’ experience laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis
• Military standards and specifications for design, test and documentation

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

Level 5: $176,800- $239,200

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.