Principal Electro-Optical Infrared Design Engineer – Assembly, Integration, Test

Boeing

. Drive technical excellence throughout all Optical Sensor development activities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $210,800 - $285,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Optical Sensor Development, including design, integration, and testing of electro-optical systems. Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and ensure mission success through effective problem resolution and best practices.

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Optical DesignElectro-Optical Systems DesignZemax OpticStudioSystems Integration and TestU.S. Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Opto-Mechanical DesignElectromechanical DesignModeling and SimulationMatlabMathematicaOptical MetrologyOptical AlignmentMission Systems DesignSensor DesignEngineering Experience

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Code VZemaxOpticStudio

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in EngineeringU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Space SystemsAirborne SystemsElectro-Optical SystemsOptical SensorsEngineering Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive technical excellence throughout all Optical Sensor development activities
Troubleshoot sensor design and integration issues with the telescope and sensor focal plane
Provide technical leadership to SMS and BTI sensor teams
Serve as the primary technical interface with EO/IR suppliers
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Work closely with the program manager, program chief engineer, and other Boeing teams
Ensure mission success and prompt resolution of anomalies
Provide mentoring and coaching to Optical Sensor Engineers and Technicians
Perform Technical Lead Engineer functions for assigned mentees
Drive best practices to meet program cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives
Capture lessons learned and best practices for future programs
Resolve complex problems impacting completion of program milestones
Coordinate with Boeing Leadership and Customer Leadership on technical issues and strategy
Lead a team in the development, assembly, integration, and test of a constellation of satellites

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
9+ years of experience with the design of mission systems, sensors, or sensing systems
15+ years of engineering experience
Experience with space and/or airborne systems
Experience with optical design
Experience working on opto-mechanical and/or electromechanical designs
Experience with systems design, integration, and test
Experience in design and/or modeling electro-optical systems such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or similar
Experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with Matlab or Mathematica
Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax, CodeV or an equivalent software design package
Experience working with optics, including lasers (CW, Pulse), optical alignment, opto-mechanical, and optical metrology
Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time both domestically and internationally
U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time away from work
Unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility