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Optical Sensor Engineer
Missouri, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expBoeing is a globally recognized leader in aerospace innovation, committed to designing and manufacturing advanced aircraft, space systems, and defense solutions. The role involves leading the development and integration of advanced optical sensor systems for aerospace and defense applications, guiding the technical execution of sensor development projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, ensuring adherence to quality standards and program requirements
Lead efforts to resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring mission success and milestone achievement
Serve as a primary technical interface with EO/IR sensor suppliers and coordinate technical activities across teams
Drive technical excellence by establishing and promoting best practices throughout the sensor development lifecycle
Mentor and coach optical sensor engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing
Perform Technical Lead Engineer (TLE) functions, guiding project teams and ensuring technical integrity
Implement process improvements and capture lessons learned for application on future projects
Coordinate with Boeing leadership and customer stakeholders to align technical strategies and resolve issues
Support cost, schedule, and technical objectives through effective planning and resource management
Address and resolve complex technical challenges impacting project timelines and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
9+ years of engineering experience for candidates holding a bachelor's degree
7+ years of engineering experience with a master's degree
4+ years of engineering experience with a PhD
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including planning, organizing, and guiding technical teams through complex problem-solving
Mentoring experience
Willingness to travel approximately 15% of the time
Strong communication skills
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Health insurance options
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Family leave
Wellness programs
401(k) plan features a dollar-for-dollar match up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate vesting
Student loan matching program
Company
Best Job Tool
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase