Imaging Seeker Algorithm Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Precision Engagement Systems Team is currently looking for an Imaging Seeker Algorithm Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior) to join the team based in St. Charles, Missouri.

Boeing is seeking an Imaging Seeker Algorithm Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior) to join some of the leading minds in industry to develop critical sensor/seeker solutions that will inspire you with their application, mathematical technology, and implementation.  Our team is diverse and full of opportunities that will challenge you in new and intriguing ways, let you learn from a highly experienced foundation of team knowledge, and allow you to contribute from your unique experiences to expand the collective capability of the team.

This position will provide leadership in the development and analysis of Infrared Imaging Sensor algorithms for navigation and guidance applications on Weapon systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads development and analysis of Imaging Infrared Sensor algorithms for navigation and guidance applications on Weapon systems, including image processing and computer vision for target detection, tracking and discrimination

• Contributes to a multi-level team as consultant in the test and issue resolution of sensor based algorithms across the portfolio of weapons applications

• Leads development of trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict real-world behavior, impacts on system performance and to optimize the design around complex requirements

• Leads development and execution of critical tests to validate performance of designs to requirements

• Contribute to a multi-level team with a deep theoretical and practical foundation for developing cutting-edge models, simulation tools, and algorithm strategies for systems using Infrared, Laser and Radar sensors and provide technical mentorship for early career engineers

• Collect and review data from hardware-in-the-loop tests and flight test to measure/validate performance against design requirements

• Evaluate candidate sensor systems to increase weapon or other airborne system capabilities, decrease cost, and ensure compliance to requirements

• Supports project management by coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews

• Have opportunities to travel in support of flight test activities and troubleshoot operational and delivered product service anomalies where you will see in-person the awesome capability of our Air Force, Navy, Army and international customers

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 US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US 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

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

• Experience with C/C++ language computer programming

• Experience with developing and using modeling and simulation tools in C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink

• Experience implementing Optical/Infrared Sensor image and signal processing algorithms to provide solutions for GPS Denied navigation, object location, discrimination and tracking, and image enhancement

• Knowledge of advanced mathematical principles as applied to aerospace analysis and modeling.  Examples include stochastic process and decision theory, transform methods, computational geometry, numerical linear algebra, optimization, computational math, numerical analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

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

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.

• Autonomous Target Recognition algorithm experience

• Knowledge of estimation theory (e.g. Kalman filtering)

• Knowledge of navigation systems and modeling/simulation of navigation systems

• Knowledge of Optical/Infrared sensor phenomenology and performance analysis

• Knowledge of Radar sensor phenomenology and performance analysis

• Experience integrating algorithm solutions into weapon platforms

• Experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams

Typical Education/Experience:

• Experienced, Level 3: Typically 5 or more related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Lead, Level 4: Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Senior, Level 5: Typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 for Experienced: $97,750.00 - $132,250.00

Summary pay range for Lead: $118,150.00 - $159,850.00

Summary pay range for Senior: $145,350.00 - $196,650.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 17, 2025

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.