Optical Engineer – Space Optics & AO

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boeing companyKirtland (NM)

Photonics Engineers Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space and Security seeks an Experienced or Senior Optical Engineer to join the Starfire Optical Range at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role focuses on designing, integrating and testing high-precision optical systems for Space Domain Awareness initiatives. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams on adaptive optics and imaging systems, proceeding through proposals, experiments, and a 100% onsite work model at this premier facility.

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