Senior Principal Engineer – Optical Communications & Avionics – Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $209,650.00 - $293,509.65 (wa); bonus/equity...
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Ph.d. or master's in electrical or optical engineering
15+ years experience in optical communications
Fiber amplifier design expertise for space applications
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for Optical Communications & Avionics to lead the development of avionics systems for their TeraWave satellite communications project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optical communications and a strong technical background in electrical engineering

Job Summary

  • Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to lead the development of avionics systems for the TeraWave constellation, a revolutionary satellite network designed to deliver up to 6 Tbps data speeds.
  • The role involves providing technical leadership in designing critical optical and electrical systems that enable high-speed, reliable inter-satellite links and ground communications.
  • Qualified candidates will receive relocation assistance and access to state-of-the-art facilities while contributing to missions that shape the future of space exploration.

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Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for Optical Communications & Avionics to lead the development of avionics systems for their TeraWave satellite communications project. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in optical communications and a strong technical background in electrical engineering.

Salary

Base: $209,650.00 - $293,509.65 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Stock options available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical or Optical Engineering
  • 15+ years experience in optical communications
  • Fiber amplifier design expertise for space applications
  • PCBA design through architecture to layout phases
  • Electro-optomechanical assemblies knowledge
  • DFM principles for space-qualified hardware
  • Reliability testing and qualification background

Nice-to-have

  • Optical intersatellite links experience
  • FPGA design and hardware implementation skills
  • Python programming for test automation
  • Thermal management techniques for optical systems
  • Space-qualified fiber amplifier experience
  • Optical communication link budget development
  • Patent portfolio in optical communications

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree required
  • 15+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Must be US citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee/asylum status

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