Optical Sensors Engineer (Associate or Experienced) - job 1 of 2

Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Optical Sensors Engineer , in St. Louis, MO , supporting a Phantom Works Fixed Wing Proprietary Program. You will be joining a fast-paced Phantom Works program where you will be responsible for developing and integrating complex, highly integrated, Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor Systems. Your work will include both enhancing existing architectures with new capabilities as well as architecting completely new systems.

In this role, you will be joining a cross-functional team integrating next generation capabilities as part of a very exciting and critically important development effort. You will have the opportunity to operate in an agile development environment, mature our products through the development lifecycle, work on next generation open-architecture model-based designs, and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

The day-to-day activities of this position will be a combination of traditional design engineering, collaborating with cross-functional peers, and presenting technical challenges and solutions to leadership. Frequent interaction with program leadership, customers, and industry partners during critical design phases will be key elements of this position. This position will provide the candidate an opportunity to develop their engineering skills with potential growth into a leadership role. 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Optical Sensors Engineer .

Position Responsibilities:

• Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) sensor integration

• Work with customers to develop and document requirements for optical sensors

• Analyze and translate customer requirements into system, hardware and software designs

• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to define size, weight power and cooling (SWAP-C) requirements, physical interfaces, electrical interfaces and verify design meets requirements

• Define logical and software interfaces to ensure compatibility with the platform architecture and ensure proper interoperability with other subsystems

• Manage and monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

• Research specific technology advances for potential application to company business needs

• Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for hardware, software, and performance model development. Utilizes MBSE for requirements development, interfaces definition, and traceability

• Hardware and software development, integration, test, and validation/verification

• Address optical sensor design/integration problems as they arise and coordinate with technology domain experts and suppliers as necessary

• Tests and validates Optical Sensor Systems to ensure designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Prototype hardware and software evaluation, lab integration, analysis, and test

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• (Level 2) 2+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or work related engineering experience with a Master’s

• (Level 3) 5+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or work related engineering experience with a PhD

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.

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. 

Summary pay range (Experienced, Level 2): $79,900 - $108,100

Summary pay range (Experienced, Level 3): $96,050 - $129,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.