Optical Design and Analysis Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Listed
- Today
Position Responsibilities
- Assist in development and validation of requirements of complex optical systems
- Assist in the development and design of complex optical systems
- Analyze optical system performance, including wavefront error, stray light, and distortion over temperature and structural variations
- Analyze interferometry, wavefront, and metrology data from real-world optical payloads to refine design tolerances and improve alignment strategies
- Support the development and implementation of tests to validate designs of complex optical systems
Additional information
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)
- This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
- Ability to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Programs (Post Start)
- 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
- 2+ years of experience in design and/or modeling electro-optical systems such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or similar
- 2+ years of experience using scientific programming languages (i.e. python, MATLAB, etc.) for data analysis and/or modeling
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Experienced (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Bachelor of Science degree in optical, electrical engineering or physics
- Experience working with adaptive optics systems
- Experience with data processing and image analysis techniques
- Experience designing and integrating complex optical systems
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Pay and 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 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.
- Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement
- This is not an Export Control position.
- Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Contingent Upon Award Program
- This position is not contingent upon program award
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Additional information
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Company
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for Associate or Experienced Optical Design and Analysis Engineers (Level 2 or 3) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.
We are seeking candidates with experience in design and analysis of complex optical assemblies or systems. This position will work with extremely talented, high performing, multi-disciplined engineering teams to work on start-of-the-art adaptive optics and optical imaging systems.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate and experienced level engineers.
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