Line of Sight Optical Controls Engineer - ABQ Recruiting Event - June 2026

Line of Sight Optical Controls Engineer - ABQ Recruiting Event - June 2026

Company:

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Line of Sight Optical Controls Engineer (Lead or Senior) with experience in closed loop control systems architecture development, design, implementation, integration and test for a new program in Albuquerque, NM.

The new program is responsible for designing and testing advanced concepts for the US Government. This position will be responsible for controls system requirements definition, controls architecture development, integration and test, V&V of requirements, and system support throughout the product lifecycle. The person chosen for this position will serve as a lead/senior controls engineer and work closely with the other lead engineers (electrical, mechanical, optical and software) in designing and implementing the overall control system.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work in a team environment to develop overall closed loop control system for large complex optical systems.

• Work in a team to develop requirements for control system.

• Support electrical, mechanical, firmware and software teams as the controls SME.

• Support integration and test of the control loops into the system.

• Work in a team to develop verification and validation plans to ensure control requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 5+ years of experience programming in control system development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience developing electronic equipment used in controls

• Experience in control of optical systems (gimbals, fast steering mirrors, etc.)

• Experience with electro-optical systems (EO systems, electro optics)

• Prior experience leading an engineering team

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 several 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 for lead (level 4): $142,200 - $192,300

Summary pay range for senior (level 5): $170,850 - $231,151

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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