Electro optical engineer job description

This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

Knowledge of Electro-Optical subsystems.

Familiarity with 3D modeling CAD tools, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methods, and knowledgeable in reading mechanical fabrication and assembly drawings.

The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Value:

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.

• Ability to develop and present technical briefings.

• Current/Active DoD security clearance or SSBI.

• Experience in troubleshooting investigations and processes

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework or skills.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.

• Assembly, integration, test, and supplier-interface experience.

• Direct experience with EO design, lab, test and/or production support

• Knowledge and experience in optical design and analysis, infrared systems, optical tolerancing, fabrication and testing.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from diverse communities and cultures.

• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.

What We Offer :

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Details :

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

At 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): Boeing's 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 #ChangeTheWorld BRT_MSA

This 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 system engineers 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 business

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):**

+ Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

+ 5+ years of experience in systems engineering for EO/IR sensors or sensor systems

+ Experience working on research and development projects

+ Experience implementing models based systems engineering

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**

+ Experience working on space based and/or airborne mission payloads

+ Experience leading research and development programs

+ Experience working on proposals to capture government development contracts

+ Experience as a chief engineer or systems engineering IPT lead with weapons design, software avionics/avionics/electrical design, and weapons system architecture

**Typical Education/Experience:** Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation 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 shift

**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.

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.

Title:
GEOINT Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Processing System Engineer - TS/SCI

KBR is looking for a GEOINT Electro-Optical (EO)/Infra-Red (IR) Processing Systems Engineer to support one of our customers in Chantilly, VA The candidate will perform engineering and acquisition activities as a technical member of a dynamic systems engineering team supporting the Customer Ground Enterprise Directorate. The candidate will provide Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) support for the acquisition, development, deployment and sustainment of ground-based systems supporting the US Intelligence Community (IC). The Candidate will work as part of an integrated team including US Government employees, US Military, Federally Funded Research & Development Contract (FFRDC) and other SETA contractors. The candidate will have daily interaction with the customer and support contractors and will learn and execute customer standards and processes. This position demands a candidate that has experience working across Geo-Spatial Intelligence (GEOINT), and specifically, Electro-Optical (EO) and Infra-Red (IR) programs and systems. This is a challenging and rewarding work environment in which you will be immersed in the relentless pursuit of improved system performance and mission success fielding the world's premier ground intelligence systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Support technical and programmatic interchanges, identify and resolve issues; provide engineering advice and insight to the customer team in order to effectively develop, integrate, test and deploy intelligence mission processing systems with a specific focus on EO/IR
• Oversee development contractor teams by assessing cost, schedule and system performance through the program life-cycle with special emphasis on rapid insertion of capabilities into the operations domain
• Provide major system acquisition expertise in support of future acquisition architectures, trade studies and the development of an acquisition strategy and all supporting documentation to provide new capabilities to the warfighter
• Apply Scaled Agile Frameworks for Enterprise (SAFE) software development, integration, test and deployment concepts and processes in collaboration with the development contractor teams and associate US Government entities and mission stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. in Sciences, Technology, Engineering, or Business Management with 10+ years if applicable technical experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing technical, cost and performance aspects of large-scale programs
• Proficiency with Electro-Optical CONOPS, applications, processing and dissemination activities
• Understanding of the applicability of EO phenomenology toward solving national intelligence challenges
• Knowledge of IC and DoD acquisition roles, processes and program management
• Working knowledge with MS Office application suite
• Experience in Agile (preferably SAFE) software development
• Experience with classic Waterfall Systems Engineering
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Minimum two years of experience supporting system architecture, design or development in an AWS-type cloud computing and storage environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced STEM Degree
• Experience with IC and/or Department of Defense (DoD) space and ground architectures
• Experience in engineering and acquisition of complex space and ground NTM systems
• Knowledge of cloud-computing, cloud-hosting technologies and business-case performance analysis including DevOPS, DevSecOps, etc.
• Familiarity with emerging IT and Cloud deployment and sustainment trends
• Working knowledge of Agile metrics, team management, backlog grooming and prioritization, performance tradeoffs
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification

Security Clearance Requirements: ACTIVE TS/SCI with CI Poly

In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.