Optical Systems Architect - Space Laser Communications

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 244,536 - 342,349; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Education Support

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Chief Systems Architect to act as independent technical authority across our Laser Communications & Optical Systems Program and the TeraWave Constellation Program. The role requires strong engineering and collaboration skills to ensure technical compliance across development and operations in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will lead architectural assessments, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure robust risk management, with travel as needed to support programs

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or related field with 15+ years design/analysis experience.
• Experience in full life-cycle aerospace optical systems.
• Experience developing laser optical or satellite communications.
• Ability to travel or TDY for production/ops.

Responsibilities

• Act as independent technical authority for the TeraWave Constellation Program, providing architectural assessments with PM and product owners.
• Identify gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations, and facility solutions, and propose practical solutions.
• Assess and disposition aggregate technical risks across optical communication systems and components; approve technical completion and compliance at major program reviews.
• Provide engineering leadership to coordinate design, analysis, and systems engineering processes throughout development, verification, delivery and operation of laser communication systems.
• Provide independent review of corrective actions for major failures and work with managers to address systemic issues.
• Facilitate technical trades and advise teams on solutions for optical communications architectures; ensure compliance with standards.
• Represent the Company and project with key customers and partners.

Skills

Optical communications

Photonic design

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Risk assessment

Cross-functional

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in engineering

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Chief Systems Architect to act as independent technical authority across our Laser Communications & Optical Systems Program and the TeraWave Constellation Program. The role requires strong engineering and collaboration skills to ensure technical compliance across development and operations in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will lead architectural assessments, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure robust risk management, with travel as needed to support programs