Senior Photonics Systems Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations, US
Ca applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45; wa app...
End-to-end photonics architecture
Optical link budgets
Narrow-linewidth lasers
As a Senior Photonics System Engineer, you will own the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Photonics System Engineer, you will own the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal.
  • Lead breadboard and brassboard development to de-risk architecture choices and mature to flight design, and validate system performance through environmental test.
  • 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

As a Senior Photonics System Engineer, you will own the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal.

Salary

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45; WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • End-to-end photonics architecture
  • Optical link budgets
  • Narrow-linewidth lasers
  • Electro-optic modulators
  • Coherent/Direct-Detect receiver front-ends
  • System characterization and environmental testing
  • MATLAB and/or Python proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Design for manufacturability
  • Design for testability
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving culture
  • Spaceflight environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years engineering experience
  • Minimum 3 years lead/architect roles
  • MS degree or equivalent experience
  • U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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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