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Boeing is hiring a Optical Design and Analysis Engineer (Lead or Senior) in Albuquerque, NM. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 9 years of experience, first listed on November 10. The advertised pay is $136,850–$185,150 a year. The description mentions Python and MATLAB. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 6 of them in Albuquerque, NM. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 7 Software & IT openings in Albuquerque, NM today; the typical one asks for 9 years and advertises about $161,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Boeing advertises $136,850 to $185,150 a year, a midpoint of $161,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 71% of the 24 software & IT jobs in New Mexico that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $125,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and New Mexico tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in software & IT (82), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (13). The biggest locations are Berkeley, MO (34), El Segundo, CA (29) and Seal Beach, CA (13). None of them is fully remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 93% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for Lead or Senior Optical Design and Analysis Engineers (Level 4 or 5) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.
We are seeking candidates with experience in design and analysis of complex optical assemblies or systems. This position will work with extremely talented, high performing, multi-disciplined engineering teams to work on start-of-the-art adaptive optics and optical imaging systems.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead and senior level engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop subsystem architecture and designs of optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. to be integrated into higher level systems and platforms
- Define optical systems, assemblies, components, etc. performance and tolerance requirements
- Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict components, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements
- Define and conduct tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements
- Analyze data to validate designs of complex optical systems, components, etc.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- 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)
- Ability to obtain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Programs (Post Start)
- 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
- 9+ years of experience in design and/or modeling electro-optical systems such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or similar
- 9+ years of experience using scientific programming languages (i.e. python, MATLAB, etc.) for data analysis and/or modeling
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
- Bachelor of Science degree in optical, electrical engineering or physics
- Experience working with adaptive optics systems
- Experience with data processing and image analysis techniques
- Experience designing and integrating complex optical systems
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Pay and 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.
Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150
Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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 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)Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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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