Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - Phantom Works organization is seeking a Lead Electro-Optical/Infrared Signature Analyst Engineer to join the Phantom Works team located in St. Louis, MO.
This is a great opportunity to work on new systems and technologies as part of an integrated product team. This position will apply knowledge of advanced infrared and electro-optical signature design, analysis, integration, and test techniques for system integration. Candidates will apply electromagnetic theories and principles to develop new and innovative systems and components for next generation platforms. This job requires both hands-on and deskwork.
Position Responsibilities:
Perform design, analysis, and integration activities for technology and design integration of EO/IR design practices into advanced platforms
Assist in developing and documenting requirements for electromagnetic systems and components
Perform modeling and simulation of EO/IR performance for design optimization and validation
Generate design influence initiatives and direct design trade studies that may result from those initiatives
Work with suppliers and customers (internal and external) to ensure compliance, verification, and validation with technical requirements
Support and execute test plans and validation activities (lab and range) to verify performance and support correlation between simulation and measurement
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (structures, propulsion, materials, flight test, systems engineering, producibility) to ensure integrated solutions meet performance, manufacturing, and maintainability needs
Support technical documentation, specifications, design packages, and presentations for internal and customer review
Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle
Support development of proposals to support development of new business
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
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
12+ years of EO/IR signature analyst engineering experience
3+ years of EO/IR design experience using photometric or radiometric requirements
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
Master’s or PhD in applicable field
Signature management experience
Optical engineering design background
Experience in modeling and simulation of EO/IR performance characterization
Experience with lab or field testing of EO/IR designs or systems to validate or measure photometric or radiometric performance
Skill and ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data
Experience correlating performance predictions with laboratory and measurement data
Experience with advanced concepts and associated design challenges
Familiarity with materials processing, application methods, environmental durability, and repair/maintenance impacts of configurations
Experience with CAD tools and model preparation for electromagnetic simulations
Strong technical communication skills, including written reports and oral presentations
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks to meet program schedules
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Signing Bonus:
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Pay & Benefits:
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:
$164,900-$223,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 25, 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 an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
