Boeing

Defense, Space and Security

OpticalEngineer(ExperiencedorSenior)

$112–152k United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Optical Engineer (Experienced or Senior) at Boeing. Skills: optical design, integration of optical systems, field testing of systems, adaptive optics, optical imaging systems. Oversee the design, fabrication, and integration of high-precision optical systems. Establish and validate technical specifications for optical systems and components”

What You'll Achieve.

advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities; achieve research objectives

Industry & Context.

Defense, Space and Security
Problems you'll solve

Resolve complex optical challenges through innovative engineering and analysis

Eligibility Requirements

100% onsite, U. S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance, U. S. Citizenship required for Security Clearance, Ability to obtain a U. S. Security Clearance, Interim and/or final U. S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start required, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status, Must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements, A “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62 is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience in optical design, 4+ years’ experience with optical software, Zemax, Code V, or OSLO

Nice to Have

9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, Advanced study in Optical Specialization, Active U. S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance, Experience working with adaptive optics systems, Experience with advanced engineering hardware design, fabrication, evaluating, and testing processes, 5+ years of experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica

What You'll Do.

and integration of high-precision optical systems

Establish and validate technical specifications for optical systems and components

Execute trade studies and simulations to optimize system performance and design

Resolve complex optical challenges through innovative engineering and analysis

Support project management by providing work statement

schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status

Writes appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work with extremely talented, high-performing, multi-disciplined engineering teams; part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields; teaming dynamic

Communication Scope

written and verbal skills

Process & Methodology

Support project management by providing work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status

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