Principal Electro Optical / Infrared Systems Engineer
BOEING
Gardena, California
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December 5, 2022
BOEING
Gardena, California
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- We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!
- This position is part of the EO/IR Mission Systems team within BR&T. The focus of this team is to design cutting edge sensor systems, and the key technologies that enable those systems, to support both Boeing and its external customers.
- Systems range from airborne EO/IR systems to space payloads.
- The team is focused on providing complete solutions, including systems engineering, optics design, mechanical design, algorithms, software development, firmware development, electronics, and advanced system modeling and simulations.
- As part of BR&T, the primary focus is on prototype systems and demonstrations, so we re looking for people who like to try new things, and aren t afraid of a challenge!
- We are seeking a Principal Electro Optical/Infrared Systems Engineer in Huntington Beach, CA with experience in working on EO/IR Sensor systems to lead systems engineering for prototype sensing systems.
- Responsibilities will include converting customer s mission needs into engineering requirements, system optimization analysis, designing test processes and requirements, and model based systems engineering.
- The candidate will work closely with the modeling & simulation team, as well as the electrical, mechanical, optical, and software engineers.
- 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).
- Leads in the development of EO/IR sensor systems from conceptual design through prototype testing.
- This includes identifying mission needs that would be benefit from EO/IR sensors or sensor systems, defining system performance requirements, integrating technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces, and generating test plans to demonstrate mission success.
- Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
- Leads analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
- Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
- Plans and leads research projects to develop concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements.
- Supports new business activities and identifies prospective markets and opportunities to grow the business
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for EO/IR sensors or sensor systems
- Experience working on research and development projects
- Experience implementing models based systems engineering
- Experience working on space based and/or airborne mission payloads
- Experience leading research and development programs
- Experience working on proposals to capture government development contracts
- Experience as a chief engineer or systems engineering IPT lead with weapons design, software avionics/avionics/electrical design, and weapons system architecture
- Typical Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and typically 20 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 18 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 15 or more years' experience in an engineering classification.
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
- ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
- Relocation : 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 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.
- Shift : This position is for first shift
- 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.
- Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.
- Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
- Summary pay range: $186,000 $251,000
- Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.
- 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.
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