Optical Sensor Engineer
Company: Boeing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and
collaborate to make the world a better place. 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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security
(BDS) is seeking EO/IR Engineers to join the Optical Sensor
Integrated Product Team (IPT) for sensor development on Air
Proprietary Program, in Berkeley, MO . As a member of the
Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) IPT for a major proprietary
program, you will provide technical leadership and drive technical
execution in the development of new optical sensor systems. You
will be a primary technical interface to program leadership,
optical sensor suppliers, and customer counterparts. Additionally,
you can expect to drive compliance with program and company
processes as well as recommend areas for process improvement.
Position Responsibilities: Provides oversight and approval of
technical approaches, products and processes. Works closely with
program managers, program chief engineers, and other Boeing Teams
to arrive at high quality solutions Ensure mission success and
prompt resolution of anomalies Provides technical leadership and
ensures common practices across programs Drives technical
excellence throughout all Optical Sensor development activities
Serves as the primary technical interface with the EOIR Suppliers
Provides mentoring and coaching to Optical Sensor Engineers
Performs Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) functions for assigned
mentees Drives best practices to meet programs' cost, schedule,
quality and technical objectives Captures lessons learned and best
practices for implementation on future programs Resolves complex
problems impacting completion of program milestones Coordinates
with Boeing Leadership and Customer Leadership on Technical Issues
and Strategy Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
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
work-related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 7 years of
work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 4 years of
work related engineering experience with a PhD Experience working
in a lead role responsible for planning, organizing, and leading
personnel to solve complex technical problems Experience providing
technical and leadership skills mentoring to early career engineers
Availability to travel 15% of the time Preferred Qualifications
(Desired Skills and Experience): Experience in leading the
integration of EO/IR apertures into air vehicles Experience with
Model Based Systems Engineering in the CAMEO / MSOSA tool suite
Experience in Computational Electromagnetics Modeling, ie. MATLAB,
Zemax Experience developing solutions to a wide range of complex
technical problems, requiring ingenuity and innovation Experience
with Earned Value Management to support the IPT Lead in managing
team scope and progress Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical
Engineering or Physics Relocation: This position offers relocation
based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be
offered for eligible internal candidates. 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. Shift: This position is for 1st shift. Conflict of
Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the
Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. 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. The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your
future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your
retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar
for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows
eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student
loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible
contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company
Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Potential signing bonus
for eligible/qualified External applicants Summary pay range: Level
4: $136,850-$185,150 Applications for this position will be
accepted until Mar. 26, 2026 Export Control Requirements: 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. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation This
position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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. Shift This position is for
1st shift Contingent Upon Program Reward The position is contingent
upon program award 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.
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