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Boeing Company

Optical Engineer (Associate)

USA - Albuquerque, NM Posted today

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Posting rules out sponsorship

The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k.
  • Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles
11 certified filings for “Mechanical System Design & Analysis Engineer” (Mechanical Engineers) in WA: $135k–$170k, median $143k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

Optical Engineer (Associate) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Laser and Electro-Optical systems (LEOS) seeks an Optical Engineer to support development of high performance Directed Energy Systems and Electro-Optical Systems . Position Responsibilities : • Assist in development and validation of requirements for electro-optical systems, sensor, laser, and other electromagnetic systems and components. • Assist in developing architectures to integrate multiple systems into higher level systems and platforms. • Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around complex requirements, • Assist in designing complex electro-optical and laser systems. • Assist in developing new and improved modeling and simulation techniques. • Assist in development and implementation of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements. • Support product lifecycle with guidance and support to resolve complex issues. • Support project management by preparing and presenting project status data. • Perform some work in a clean room environment. This position is expected to be fully on site in Albuquerque, NM. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) : • Ability, after starting in the position, to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. • 1+ years minimum of related experience. • Education or work experience in Electro-Optics . • Experience with Electro Optical (ex: producing specifications, tolerances, simulations, assembly , integration and test of fiber optic (F/O) sensors , systems and components, including sensors, lasers, fiber-optics, and telecommunications products). • Experience in laser and electro-optical systems and optical communication systems requirements development, integration, testing and analysis. • If not already within commuting distance of Albuquerque, NM, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense. • 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. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) : • Active TS/SCI. • Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams. • Experience in electro-optical design and analysis using Zemax , CodeV or an equivalent software design package. • Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems. Typical Education & Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 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.   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 bas

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