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Materials Process & Physics Engineer - Fiber Optics

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025455255 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May. 18, 2025 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 Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking an experienced or senior Materials Process and Physics (MP&P) 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.

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

  • Strong knowledge of fiber optic assembly, integration, and testing

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

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.

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. Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience or Master’s and 3+ years (Level 3) or Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience or Master’s and 7+ years (Level 4) or Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years’ experience or Master’s and 12+ years (Level 5)

  • 1+ years of experience with fiber optic systems, sensors, systems, and components (Strong knowledge of fiber optic assembly, integration, and testing)

  • 1+ years of experience in 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

  • Familiarity with high-reliability harsh environment applications

  • 3+ years of experience with fiber optic systems, sensors, systems, and components

  • Experience with electrical power systems

  • Active Security Clearance

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.

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 (Level 3): $95,200 - $128,800

Summary pay range (Level 4): $116,450 - $157,550  

Summary pay range (Level 5): $140,250 -  $189,750  


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 03, 2025


Export Control Requirements: 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

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. 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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