Principal Opto-mechanical Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations, US
Ca applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85; wa app...
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Opto-mechanical design leadership
Precision alignment features
Straylight and ghost suppression
Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Opto-mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of precision optical systems for their TeraWave satellite communications network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in opto-mechanical design, particularly in aerospace applications, and will contribute to innovative space solutions

Job Summary

  • Lead the mechanical design for the optical heart of a communications terminal, responsible for a telescope and precision pointing system that must maintain wavefront quality and angular stability in the harsh environment of space.
  • Your work will involve making critical design trades, managing key suppliers, and closing tolerance budgets to ensure the system achieves its unprecedented performance goals.
  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Matching Summary

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Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Opto-mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of precision optical systems for their TeraWave satellite communications network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in opto-mechanical design, particularly in aerospace applications, and will contribute to innovative space solutions.

Salary

CA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85; WA applicants is $183,193.00 - $256,469.85; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) match, Education Support Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Opto-mechanical design leadership
  • Precision alignment features
  • Straylight and ghost suppression
  • Contamination control plans
  • DFMA principles
  • Mirror material trade studies

Nice-to-have

  • Technical mentorship to junior engineers
  • Collaboration with optical design team
  • Problem solvers
  • Culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Designing telescopes or similar precision optical instruments
  • Straylight analysis, contamination control, baffle design
  • Advanced mirror materials fabrication, polishing, testing
  • CAD package proficiency (PTC Creo, Siemens NX)
  • Leading technical teams
  • Mentoring junior engineers

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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