Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer - TeraWave

Blue Origin LLC; 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.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEM tools
• Knowledge of vibration and thermal vacuum space qualification testing
• Optical alignment techniques and metrology

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in opto-mechanical design.
• Develop critical optical systems for the TeraWave constellation.
• Support production transition efforts through knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with world-class teams on challenging optical integration tasks

Skills

Opto-mechanical engineering experience

Proficiency in CAD software

Experience with finite element analysis tools

Knowledge of space qualification testing

Optical alignment techniques

Metrology

Gimbal design

Diamond turning / precision machining

Tools

Diamond turning tooling

Finite element software

Job description

Blue Origin's Emerging Systems is seeking an exceptional Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in opto-mechanical design for our TeraWave constellation. In this role, you will focus on developing critical optical systems including telescopes and gimbal assemblies while providing technical guidance on avionics enclosures and optical ground stations.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** Support production transition efforts through knowledge transfer and documentation **Minimum Qualifications:** 15+ years of experience in opto-mechanical engineering for space or aerospace applications Demonstrated experience designing, manufacturing, and integrating complex optical and precision mechanical systemsExperience with altitude-over-azimuth gimbal systems and compact telescope designs Proficiency in CAD software and finite element analysis toolsKnowledge of space qualification testing including vibration and thermal vacuum environments Experience with optical alignment techniques and metrology **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience with optical communications systems for space applications Knowledge of single-point diamond turning manufacturing techniquesExperience with fast steering mirror systems and precision pointing mechanisms Experience transitioning complex optical systems from development to production Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and techniques Experience with statistical process control and production data analysis At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim Ferociter, meaning "Step by Step, Ferociously." We believe in methodical innovation to achieve our vision of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. As a Principal Engineer for Opto-Mechanical Systems, you will play a crucial role in developing revolutionary optical communication technologies for the TeraWave constellation. You'll work with world-class teams on challenging problems, have access to state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute to missions that will shape the future of space exploration and utilization.* Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.* Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical* 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.* Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.* Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.