Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Space Optics & Gimbals

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education Support Program

Four weeks paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in opto-mechanical design for the TeraWave constellation. The successful candidate will focus on developing critical optical systems, including telescopes and gimbal assemblies, and will support production transition efforts. This role requires extensive experience in opto-mechanical engineering and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. Join a team dedicated to enabling future space exploration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in opto-mechanical engineering for aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated experience designing and integrating complex optical systems.
• Experience with altitude-over-azimuth gimbal systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in opto-mechanical design.
• Develop critical optical systems for the TeraWave constellation.
• Support production transition efforts through knowledge transfer.

Skills

Opto-mechanical engineering experience

Proficiency in CAD software

Experience with finite element analysis tools

Knowledge of space qualification testing

Optical alignment techniques

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in opto-mechanical design for the TeraWave constellation. The successful candidate will focus on developing critical optical systems, including telescopes and gimbal assemblies, and will support production transition efforts. This role requires extensive experience in opto-mechanical engineering and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. Join a team dedicated to enabling future space exploration and innovation.