Optical Engineer – Experienced

Boeing

Optical Engineer designing and overseeing integration of high-precision optical systems for Space Domain Awareness. Collaborating with engineering teams at Boeing on innovative optical challenges.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeKirtland AFB • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design, fabrication, and integration of high-precision optical systems, facilitating the transition of conceptual opto-mechanical frameworks into functional experimental hardware
Establish and validate technical specifications for optical systems and components to ensure adherence to performance standards
Execute trade studies and simulations to optimize system performance and design
Resolve complex optical challenges through innovative engineering and analysis
Support project management by providing work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and by reporting project status
Writes appropriate sections of proposals to support development of new business

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
4+ years of experience in optical design
4+ years’ experience with optical software, Zemax, Code V, or OSLO
9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (preferred)
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (preferred)
Experience working with adaptive optics systems (preferred)
Experience with advanced engineering hardware design, fabrication, evaluating, and testing processes (preferred)
5+ years of experience performing modeling and/or simulation of Electro-Optical and Infrared systems with a technical computing language, such as Matlab or Mathematica (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities, a critical mission for our national security.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems.
You’ll assume ownership for the architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application.
You’ll be part of a supportive enthusiastic team of experts in various fields.
We are committed to the professional development of our team members and provide opportunities for learning and advancement.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Optical SoftwareOptical Systems IntegrationTechnical Specifications ValidationModeling and SimulationTrade Studies ExecutionAdaptive Optics SystemsEngineering Hardware DesignFabrication ProcessesTesting ProcessesComplex Optical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Project ManagementProposal WritingAnalytical Thinking