Fiber Optics Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Fiber Optics Engineer to join our team in the greater St. Louis area in Berkeley, Missouri. This person will be responsible for electrical and fiber optic component test and development. They will support enterprise programs in the fabrication and testing of fiber optic related interconnect systems.  Position requires patience with hands on delicate task work on fiber optic components as well as general lab activities.  The applicant will be required to learn and perform at a high demand level in a critical environment.  Additional requirements include familiarity with standard electrical/electronic and fiber optic lab equipment (scopes, meters, microscopes, OTDRs, etc.) as well as the ability to compile and prepare technical reports and documentation.  The applicant should possess a self-motivated attitude with attention to details and pride of workmanship.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels.
 
In joining us you will work in a casual but professional environment with multi-disciplined teams of engineers that take pride in developing, integrating, testing and delivering innovative solutions. We offer long-term potential for career growth into both technical leadership and/or management positions and highly value the curiosity, tenacity and imagination our engineers bring to our teams each day. 

Join us and you will have the unique opportunity to design, stabilize, improve, and transform production systems and processes to achieve world class operational excellence for some of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft and systems.  Come build your career with Boeing!

Position Responsibilities:

Define requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in fiber optic engineering

Lead the production of specifications and documents for the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes

Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

Promote standardization across business activities

Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to fiber optic needs

Lead the development and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes

Integrate new technologies as appropriate

Conduct complex analysis to determine performance or reasons for failures of tools, materials, parts, or processes

Implement corrective and preventive actions

Lead the design, development, and qualification of computer and production systems

Incorporate environmental health and safety, LEAN, and Quality principles into materials and processes, research, design and qualification, work procedures, and lab and office areas

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Experience working with Fiber Optics

Strong knowledge of fiber optic assembly, integration, and testing

Familiarity with high-reliability harsh environment applications

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Master's or higher degree in aerospace, material science, metallurgical engineering, or mechanical engineering

1+ years of experience with Electro Optical, including fiber optic sensors, systems, and components

Active Security Clearance
 

Typical Education/Experience:
Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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 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.

Union Position:
This is not a union represented position.

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:

Level 3: $96,050 - $129,950

Level 4: $119,850 - $162,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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