Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of electro-optical systems at the Starfire Optical Range, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.

This position supports the R&D mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division in their advancement of Space Domain Awareness capabilities. The site houses telescope research facilities ranging in size from 0.5m up to 3.5m with advanced optical systems. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the development of electro-mechanical pointing and tracking control systems .

Starfire Optical Range is a world class research facility with recognized achievements, enabled by the quality, enthusiasm, and dedication of our entire team. Our team consists of engineers and technicians in all disciplines required to plan, design, integrate, and test complex optical, electronic, quantum systems to achieve research objectives.

Position Responsibilities :

• Ability to use and troubleshoot electronic circuitry with basic test devices (i.e., Voltmeter, DMM, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, clock generators, function generators).

• Ability to gather requirements, develop designs, create schematics and layouts, implement, test, deploy, and maintain a board/system in cooperation with the customer.

• Create documentation and maintain architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces, hardware design, digital design, and system design.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities through their full lifecycle.

• Calculate power estimates of modules to support thermal analysis and pedestal design.

• Provide electrical constraint information for PCB layout and support.

• Support prototype builds, ensuring adherence to released documentation or any markups.

• Troubleshoot root causes of existing system failures using basic test devices during environmental and EMC validation.

• Manage BOMs for cost estimates and perform BOM walk cost reviews for engineering changes with managers.

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite at Kirtland AFB, NM.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim or final U.S. TS/SCI 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.

• 3+ experience with Printed Circuit Board ( PCB) design.

• 3+ years of experience with multi-meters or oscilloscopes.

• 3+ years of experience with Xilinx design using VHDL .

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) :

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

• Electrical Engineer with 10 years of real-world experience as an Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Design Engineer, or related.

• Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

• Experience using schematic designs and PCB layouts, and fabrication packages using integrated computer aided design (CAD) tools (i.e. OrCAD, PADS).

• Proficiency in Mentor Graphics “PADS DxDesigner” (for schematics) and “PADS Layout”.

• Strong knowledge of electronics and circuit design.

• Experience in creating and maintaining documentation, including specifications, test plans, BOMs, ECOs, and manuals.

• Ability to troubleshoot and verify electronic circuits using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, function generators and multimeters.

• Knowledge of firmware design, preferably using VHDL and Mentor Graphics “ModelSim” for code simulation.

Typical Education & Experience :

Associate (level 2): 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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Experienced (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.

Lead (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.

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.

Shift Work :

This position is for 1st shift.

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:

Associate (level 2): 79,900 – 108,100

Experienced (level 3): 96,050 – 129,950

Lead (level 4): 119,850 – 162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until May 30, 2024.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.

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.