Electro-Optics/Infrared Lab Test Engineer (Entry-Level or Associate)

Company:
The Boeing Company

The Electro-Optics/Infrared ( EOIR) Physics Laboratory within Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking an Electro Optics / Infrared Lab Test Engineer in Berkeley, MO to assist in lab execution and innovation activities. This will include designing, developing, and performing various optical measurements not limited to tests of aircraft displays and lighting, optical properties of materials, infrared thermography, and sensor laser protection.

The selected candidate will work in a team environment with opportunities to lead and develop tests with support of team lead and senior engineers.

This position rolls up to the BT&E Electromagnetics test capability with opportunities to also support labs specializing in Radar Cross Section testing, Electromagnetic Interference / Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) testing, Antenna Pattern testing locally in St. Louis as well as across the enterprise.

BT&E is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry-Level and Associate level EO/IR Engineers.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Assists in developing and validating requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components

• Assists in the development and validation of electromagnetic requirements for electrical\electronic systems, mechanical systems, interconnects and structures

• Assists in developing architectures to integrate components into higher level systems and platforms

• Performs trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component and interconnects performance and to optimize design around established requirements

• Defines and conducts simple tests to validate performance of designs to requirements

• Collects and analyzes data on supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements

• Provides support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by recommending engineering solutions to issues

• Supports project management by preparing and presenting project status data

• Writes simple sections of proposals to support development of new business

• Works under general supervision

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required

• 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

• Willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2 : 2 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Physics/Optics

• Experience with Electro Optical development programs (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly, integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors, systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products)

• Experience with Electro Optical laboratory testing of antennas and/or RF/microwave/electro-optical components

• Active U.S. Secret or higher Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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 Entry-Level: $73,950 - $100,050

Summary pay range Associate Level: $91,800 - $124,200

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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