Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer – Optical Ground Terminals - Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 (wa); bonus/equity...
Optical system architecture design
Free-space optical communication systems
Adaptive optics and wavefront correction
This role involves leading the architectural design of ground optical communications systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite network delivering up to 6 Tbps data speeds

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the architectural design of ground optical communications systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite network delivering up to 6 Tbps data speeds.
  • The successful candidate will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal disciplines to develop system requirements and ensure manufacturability.
  • Blue Origin offers competitive compensation ranging from $145,188.00 to $203,263.20 for Washington applicants along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading the architectural design of ground optical communications systems for Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite network delivering up to 6 Tbps data speeds.

Salary

Base: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Optical system architecture design
  • Free-space optical communication systems
  • Adaptive optics and wavefront correction
  • Large-aperture telescope systems
  • Zemax or Code V proficiency
  • Atmospheric turbulence analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Lab to field deployment experience
  • Space-to-ground link experience
  • STOP analysis and precision pointing
  • Infrared sensors for tracking
  • SolidWorks or CREO CAD tools
  • Optical amplifier technologies

Key Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in optical systems engineering
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or refugee/asylee status required

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as refugee/asylee

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