Senior Electrophysics (IR/Electro-Optical/Visual) Engineer

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United StatesFull-timePosted Jul 2, 2026

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Electrophysics (IR/Electro-Optical/Visual) Engineer to join our innovative Phantom Works (PW) organization in Berkeley, MO.

Job Description:

Phantom Works’ Technology Base business unit includes the Advanced Command & Control, Communications, Computing, and Cyber-defense (AC5) organization. AC5 connects, develops, integrates & demonstrates cross-domain capabilities for (BDS) platforms, products and systems. Within the AC5 portfolio, the Infra-Red Management Aid (IRMA) project pursues the development and integration of advanced technologies to support airborne platforms.

The IRMA engineering position provides key expertise to the software development team, developing algorithms, supporting the software development team, and performing analysis of laboratory and flight test data. The position requires knowledge and experience with platform signature and survivability modeling, Electro-Optical and Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensors and sensor processing, including impacts of environmental conditions. The IRMA engineer will support integration of IRMA mission systems into platform(s), including the development of enhancements/requirements for new platform types.

Position Responsibilities:

As a leader in this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Assists in developing and documenting requirements for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components.
Conducts integrated systems testing to validate performance of designs to requirements. Collects data on supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements. Supports project management by gathering project status data.
Gathers information to support development of sections of proposals to support development of new business.
Works independently and leads/mentors subordinate engineers
Excel in multi-discipline problem solving capabilities
Adapt or formulate new methods to solve wide range of system development, test, and integration problems
Prototype/develop algorithm capabilities in MATLAB or Python (C++ familiarity preferred)
Leverage detailed knowledge of IR domain (environment, sensor, and survivability modeling)
Utilize MODTRAN, image processing, HW/SW integration, sensor modeling, guidance & optimization methods, tools, and processes
Analyze flight test data (IRST, radiometry, lab-based, etc.)

Travel may be required up to 25% of the time depending on business need.

Basic Qualifications

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
14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Preferred Qualifications

10 + years of survivability modeling & simulation and/or EO/IR sensor development/processing experience
Experience/knowledge of communicating and interacting with senior project engineers
10 + years’ experience in working with classified technologies and programs
10 + years’ experience/knowledge of DoD Flight Test/Operational Exercise processes, customers and stakeholders
Experience across the advanced technology/rapid prototyping development cycle through Program of Record (PoR) transition (requirements development through design, development, integration, test, and release)
Experience in a DoD operational capacity of classified technologies/capabilities, including customer flight test, employment & sustainment
Familiarity with advanced User Interface/User eXperience (UI/UX) technologies for presentation of information for real-time situational awareness and pilot guidance cues

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

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.

Total Rewards:

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.

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.

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

$164,900-$223,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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