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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Optical Engineer (Associate)

Salary

$91,800 - $124,200 per year

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Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an Optical Engineer to support development of high-performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensors, lasers, and other electromagnetic systems and components.
  • Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher-level systems and platforms.
  • Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects, and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements.
  • Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems.
  • Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques.
  • Assist in development and implementation of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements.
  • Support product lifecycle with guidance and support to resolve complex issues.
  • Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data.
  • Perform some work in a clean room environment.

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • 1+ year of related experience.
  • Education or work experience in Electro-Optics.
  • Experience with Electro Optical systems, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products.
  • Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing, and analysis.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time away from work.

Salary Range: $91,800 - $124,200

Skills

Required

  • Electro-Optics
  • Laser Systems
  • Optical Communication Systems
  • Modeling and Simulation

Nice to have

  • Zemax
  • CodeV
  • EO/IR systems

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/USA---Albuquerque-NM/Optical-Engineer--Associate-_JR2026522184-2

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