Principal Engineer – Optical Test Development – Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $183,193.00 - $256,469.85 (wa); bonus/equity...
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid/remote based on the nature of the role).
Optical test development expertise
Structured light testing experience
Wavefront analysis techniques
Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Engineer for Optical Test Development for its TeraWave satellite communications project, which aims to revolutionize space-based communications. The role requires extensive experience in optical test development and metrology to ensure the performance of optical systems

Job Summary

  • This role leads the development of advanced test methodologies for the TeraWave constellation, a revolutionary satellite network designed to deliver up to 6 Tbps of data speed globally.
  • The successful candidate will design and implement automated test setups for high-volume production while establishing optical metrology standards for space applications.
  • Blue Origin offers relocation assistance, up to 15% travel for launch campaigns, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

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Blue Origin is seeking a Principal Engineer for Optical Test Development for its TeraWave satellite communications project, which aims to revolutionize space-based communications. The role requires extensive experience in optical test development and metrology to ensure the performance of optical systems.

Salary

Base: $183,193.00 - $256,469.85 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical test development expertise
  • Structured light testing experience
  • Wavefront analysis techniques
  • Automated optical test system design
  • Optical metrology standards creation

Nice-to-have

  • Free-space optics background
  • Python or MATLAB automation skills
  • Statistical process control knowledge
  • Supplier qualification management
  • Diffractive optics testing experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics
  • 10+ years of experience in optical test development
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

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