Principal Component Engineer

Principal Component Engineer

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a high-performing, experienced, self-motivated Component Engineer with Electro-Optics/Infrared/Photonics devices to provide support for a wide variety of space programs at Boeing in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collects information to support definition of requirements for active/photonic EEE parts, materials and processes used in the manufacture and engineering design of satellite and aerospace products

• Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes

• Performs tests to qualify new EEE parts and processes to meet requirements

• Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements

• Conducts analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of EEE parts or processes

• Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions

• Develops production systems to satisfy user requirements

• Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements

• Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development

• Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

• Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges

• A variety of customer experience and exposure in markets such as intelligence, defense, science, and commercial

• Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews

• Experience in developing high reliability components or subsystems for space including writing qualification plans and executing environmental tests

• Hands-on experience in delivering EO/photonics hardware/products

• Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews

• Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas

Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or have you been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program such that periodic updates are no longer required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 1+ years’ experience in the design and development of EO/IR sensor system

• 1+ years’ experience laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis

• Military standards and specifications for design, test and documentation

Typical Education

Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. 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.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this role is eligible for bonus

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 Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Typical Summary Pay Range:

Level 5: $176,800- $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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