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Electrophysics/Optical Engineer (Lead, Senior or Expert)

Albuquerque, New Mexico Job ID JR2026501871 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 03, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing has an exciting opportunity for a Electrophysics/Optical Engineer (Lead, Senior or Expert) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As the Optical Antenna Unit Responsible Engineering Authority (OAU REA), this role is responsible for providing technical oversight and ensuring programmatic execution for a critical sub-contractor providing a high reliability gimbaled telescope for a spaceflight program. The OAU REA will have office locations at both the supplier and the local Boeing facility, but they will primarily perform their responsibilities at the supplier.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Be the primary interface between the supplier and the Boeing program office

  • Ensure clear and effective bi-directional communication between the supplier and Boeing

  • Represent Boeing and provide cross-functional technical leadership to a technically diverse supplier hardware development team

  • Provide status and technical expertise to support key meetings, including weekly Integrated Program Team (IPT) status meets, monthly program reviews, and execution meetings on an as needed basis to support the system engineering, project management, and hardware teams

  • Provide technical support to the supplier during the development phase of the program to ensure that requirements development, parts procurement, design reviews, technical deliverables, and hardware deliverables meet the program’s standards and timelines

  • Attend relevant supplier technical and programmatic meetings

  • Provide onsite support during the assembly, build and test of the OAU

  • Coordinate support from Boeing experts on an as needed basis

  • Drive execution of major supplier reviews, including design reviews, test readiness reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • At least 5 years of experience developing hardware for military, spaceflight, or other Aerospace applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering with a focus in Optical

  • Excellent team leadership skills, especially with regards to influencing without direct authority

  • Experience leading development efforts for space environments, including familiarity with project management and executing to rigorous hardware development requirements

  • Expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: optics, photonics, mechanisms (especially motors and gimbals), electrical design, survivability, reliability, dynamics, and product design

Typical Education/Experience:

  • Lead: Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Senior: Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Expert: Typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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. 

Summary pay range:

Lead: $136,850 - $185,150

Senior: $164,900 - 223,100

Expert: $197,200 - $266,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 20, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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