Advanced Optical Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States The Boeing Company Full time
Job Overview

At Boeing, we are dedicated to innovation and teamwork to enhance global progress.

From the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space, you can play a vital role in impactful projects with a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all team members, providing excellent opportunities for professional advancement.

Discover your future with us.


Boeing Defense, Space and Security is looking for an Advanced Optical Systems Engineer in the Puget Sound region to contribute to various space initiatives.

This role offers the chance to collaborate with a skilled, multidisciplinary team to design innovative systems that address complex requirements in dynamic development settings.

This position focuses on space systems architecture, requirements development and management, use case formulation, and verification strategies with an emphasis on software implementation.

Boeing is at the forefront of developing next-generation products and services for the Boeing Defense, Space & Security sector. Our team engages with proprietary clients to advance cutting-edge technologies in space.

We emphasize rapid prototyping to showcase a range of mission-oriented technologies for diverse customers. Our group encompasses all engineering aspects, from technology investment and concept development to proposal writing, requirements and design, building, integration, testing, and demonstrating products in their operational environments.


Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with various engineering disciplines in a cohesive team setting to create system architecture that aligns with CONOPS requirements, particularly for optical communication systems.

Formulate a comprehensive set of ground/space algorithms and use cases based on CONOPS; convert these algorithms into specific requirements for optical communication systems.

Draft optical communication system specifications, algorithm documentation, and software requirements.

Address stakeholder needs through analysis, defining technical performance measures (TPM), requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing tools such as Cameo, JIRA, and Confluence.

Devise verification plans, including coordination of necessary tests for both space and ground systems.

Create and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for intricate space and ground architectures.

Propose operational procedures for utilizing optical systems.

Design, analyze, and guide others, including suppliers, in the development of electro-optical systems, simulations, models, tools, and analytical techniques.


Lead and define electro-optical performance requirements, ensuring traceability and quality from system to component level, and resolve requirements challenges across program elements.

Oversee design reviews, analyses, simulations, and component/system testing to guarantee the delivery of products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Ensure timely and cost-effective solutions for program and engineering challenges, presenting recommendations and implementation status to leadership and clients.

Facilitate, organize, and resolve cross-divisional issues.

Work under consultative supervision, mentoring other engineers and leaders.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the designated location.


This role necessitates the ability to obtain a US Top Secret Security Clearance, which requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

A final U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance Post-Start is mandatory.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are essential for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):


Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

3+ years of systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Systems engineering experience on aerospace platforms or similarly regulated products.

Experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk management, and trade studies.

Experience with hardware/software integration.

Experience with complex optical communication systems.

Experience in the development, construction, and testing of spacecraft or ground systems.

Experience utilizing Model Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools.

Experience working across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced development environment.

Active Top Secret clearance and SSBI investigation highly desired (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Typical Education & Experience:

Experienced (Level 3):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g.

Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g.

PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Lead (Level 4):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g.

Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g.

PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 5):
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g.

Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g.

PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.


Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.

Union Representation Statement:
This is a union-represented position.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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 various 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 3): $104,550– $141,450

Summary pay range (Lead Level 4): $128,350- $173,650

Summary pay range (Senior Level 5): $157,250- $ 212,750

Export Control Requirements:
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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.

Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required

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.

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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