Senior Electrophysics Engineer – OpticalVisual
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 198050 - 267950
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Electrophysics Engineer Optical/Visual (Level 6) for a satellite development program in Huntington Beach and El Segundo California.
This position will lead a team of engineers analysts and staff within the Space and Missile Systems (SMS) and Boeing Technology and Innovation (BTI) Mission Systems organizations in the development assembly integration and test of a constellation of satellites.
The SMS and BTI organizations develop and capture technology for designing disruptive Mission Systems solutions. Focused on visible and infrared spectrum Electro-Optics Infrared (EO/IR) sensors operating in Space and Air domains our growing team is leaping ahead of our competition with an exceptional mix of mission architecture sensor designs and algorithms for advanced image and data processing.
This position may require up to 25% of domestic and international travel.
Position Responsibilities:
Drives technical excellence throughout all Optical Sensor development activities
Troubleshoots sensor design and integration issues with the telescope and sensor focal plane
Provides technical leadership to SMS and BTI sensor teams
Serves as the primary technical interface with the EO/IR suppliers
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches products and processes
Works closely with program manager program chief engineer and other Boeing teams
Ensure mission success and prompt resolution of anomalies
Provides mentoring and coaching to Optical Sensor Engineers and Technicians
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
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
7 years of experience with developmental space and/or airborne systems
7 years of experience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Active Top Secret/SSBI security clearance
Experience with product structure and product data management tools
Experience with the design and development of EO/IR sensor systems
Experience working on research and development or prototype programs
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.
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.
Senior (Level 6) Summary pay range: $198050 - $267950
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelors Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Routing Protocols
- SAAS
- System Design
- Computer Networking
- Visio
- IP Networking
- Autocad
- Budgeting
- Project Coordination
- Document Management
- Sales Support
- Troubleshooting
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