Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Electro-Optical Engineer - Optical Payload I&T - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $183K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and communication. They are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to join their Optical Payload Integration and Test team, responsible for building optical laboratory infrastructure and performing integration and testing of optical communication systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain optical lab infrastructure for Optical Communication Terminal development
Perform Unit, Integration, and System level testing and characterization of optical payload and PAT (Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking) system
Establish procedures to integrate optical and mechanical subassemblies
Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) protocols
Conduct Verification and Validation testing to ensure system performance meets requirements
Document test results and prepare technical reports
Lead troubleshooting efforts for optical, mechanical, and electrical issues during integration
Support the transition from development to production phases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges
Maintain calibration and operational status of optical test equipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field
5+ years of experience in optical system integration and testing
Demonstrated track record of successful optical alignment techniques and equipment usage
Proven experience with optical communication systems and components
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of diode lasers, optical fiber amplifiers, optical fibers, thin-film coatings, polarization and radiation detectors technologies
Strong proficiency with test equipment such as power meters, wavefront sensors, and interferometers
Advanced understanding of opto-mechanical interfaces and tolerancing
Experience leading laboratory test automation efforts using software like LabVIEW or Python
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
History of technical problem-solving in electro-optical integration challenges
Experience mentoring junior engineers in laboratory techniques and procedures
Strong documentation and technical writing skills
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Optical Engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in aerospace or defense optical systems integration
Experience with free-space optical communications systems
Knowledge of PAT systems for optical communications
Experience with environmental testing of optical systems
Demonstrated expertise in space qualification requirements for optical payloads
Experience with optical modeling software (e.g., Zemax, Code V)
Knowledge of laser safety protocols and regulations
Experience with clean room operations and procedures
Six Sigma or similar quality control certification
Experience with configuration management and version control systems
History of successful technical leadership on complex integration projects
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Recent News
2026-02-05
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