Job Description

Job DescriptionAt Boeing we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming respectful and inclusive with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeings global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace.  We are engineers and technicians skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion determination and skill to work building the future!   #TheFutureIsBuiltHere  #ChangeTheWorldThis 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).Position Responsibilities:              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 businessBasic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):   Bachelors Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering computer science mathematics physics or chemistry5+ years of experience in systems engineering for EO/IR sensors or sensor systemsExperience working on research and development projectsExperience implementing models based systems engineeringPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):  Experience working on space based and/or airborne mission payloadsExperience leading research and development programsExperience working on proposals to capture government development contractsExperience as a chief engineer or systems engineering IPT lead with weapons design software avionics/avionics/electrical design and weapons system architectureTypical Education/Experience:  Bachelors degree and typically 20 or more years experience in an engineering classification or a Masters 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 shiftBRT_MSAAt 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: $186000 – $251000Equal 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.