Electrophysics Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Electrophysics Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has an exciting opportunity for Photonics Engineer (Lead or Senior) to join us as part of our Space Digital Products & Electronics team located in El Segundo, CA.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.  At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and validates requirements for rf photonic, fiber-optic communication, and free-space optical communications systems and components.

• Works with systems engineering teammates to develop communication, network and system architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms.

• Leads development of trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to optimize system, unit, and component designs.

• Leads develop of design and analysis documentation to demonstrate compliance to design, performance and qualification requirements.

• Develops new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.

• Leads development and execution of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.

• Manages critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements.

• Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.

• Supports project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.

• Leads development of major sections of large-scale proposals to support development of new business.

• Works under consultative direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• 7+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting digital communications, photonic and/or optical units and systems for various applications

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 5: 10 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering or Physics

• 10+ years of design experience designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting photonics circuits, and systems for various applications including space

• In-depth knowledge of optics, laser systems, photonic devices, optical low noise amplifiers, multi-watt optical high-power amplifiers, as well as hands-on experience in prototype development and testing.

• Familiar with the latest advancements in photonics and researching new technologies

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or SSBI Clearance

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.

Pay & 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.

Summary pay range for Lead: $142,200 – $197,800 

Summary pay range for Senior: $176,800 – $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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