Senior Photonics Systems Engineer - Terawave

Blue Origin

Base: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 (wa); bonus/equity...
7+ years engineering experience
3+ years lead or architect roles
Fiber-based electro-optic modulators
This role involves owning the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal

Job Summary

  • This role involves owning the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal.
  • Candidates must define requirements, own optical link budgets, and conduct architecture trade studies for space laser communication systems.
  • Blue Origin offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching up to 5%, and up to four weeks of paid time off.

Matching Summary

This role involves owning the end-to-end modem photonics architecture for a state-of-the-art space laser communication terminal.

Salary

Base: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 (WA); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years engineering experience
  • 3+ years lead or architect roles
  • Fiber-based electro-optic modulators
  • Optical receiver development
  • Narrow-linewidth lasers expertise
  • Spaceflight environmental testing
  • MATLAB or Python proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • VPIphotonics or OptiSystem simulation
  • High data rate optical communications
  • Coherent reception techniques
  • Design for Manufacturing experience
  • PhD in Optical Engineering
  • Direct spaceflight deployment experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience
  • At least 3 years in lead/architect roles
  • MS degree in Optical Engineering or equivalent
  • US citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum

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