Optical Communications Payload Lead (Level 3) - Blue Origin, LLC
Denver, CO
About the Job
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space
for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and
low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety,
collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we
add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on
development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address
one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be responsible
for leading the engineering efforts of the Optical Module subsystem of an
advanced lasercom optical communications terminal. The Optical Module consists
of a telescope, gimbal, and optical bench assembly. This role requires an
individual who can navigate technical complexities and guide a
multi-disciplinary team through the development and large-scale production of
cutting-edge free-space optical communication technologies.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 20% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead the development of an Optical Module subsystem, aligning with the
overall system performance, integration, and project objectives.
Manage the payload internal and external interfaces to ensure compatibility
with host spacecraft and effective system performance in space.
Collaborate with Production, Assembly, Integration, and Test teams.
Define and manage technical requirements and overall Optical Module design.
Conduct and supervise flight qualification approach.
Play a critical role in Design for Manufacturability.
Guide the design, development, assembly, performance verification, and
fielding.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Physics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in short-wave infrared optical systems engineering
for space applications.
Demonstrated understanding of electro-optical-mechanical payloads designed for
space environments and space vehicle interfaces.
Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace optical systems, from
development to flight qualification.
Experience developing or managing integrated performance of optical systems
including understanding of optical loss and throughput budgets, wavefront
error, Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis, and
precision pointing in space environments
Experience with establishing manufacturing and alignment tolerances for
opto-mechanical systems
Developing subsystem- and component-level specifications, interfaces, and
statements of work
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent... For full info follow
application link.
To conform to
U.S. Government commercial space technology
export regulations, including the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR), 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment
at Blue Origin must
be a U.S. citizen or national,
lawfully admitted for
permanent residence into the U.S.
(i.e. current green card
holder), or lawfully admitted as a
refugee or granted asylum
under 8 U.S.C.
1157-1158. Learn
more about the ITAR here.
Equal
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue
Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance
of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which
all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team
members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with
equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and
conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, rel gion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental
disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other
status or characteristic
protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin
will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a
manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For
more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.
and
Applicants
wishing to
view
a copy of
Blue
Origin's Affirmative Action
Plans, or
applicants requiring a
reasonable
for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and
low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety,
collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we
add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on
development, manufacturing, and operation of satellite systems to address
one of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space mobility.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be responsible
for leading the engineering efforts of the Optical Module subsystem of an
advanced lasercom optical communications terminal. The Optical Module consists
of a telescope, gimbal, and optical bench assembly. This role requires an
individual who can navigate technical complexities and guide a
multi-disciplinary team through the development and large-scale production of
cutting-edge free-space optical communication technologies.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 20% of the time
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead the development of an Optical Module subsystem, aligning with the
overall system performance, integration, and project objectives.
Manage the payload internal and external interfaces to ensure compatibility
with host spacecraft and effective system performance in space.
Collaborate with Production, Assembly, Integration, and Test teams.
Define and manage technical requirements and overall Optical Module design.
Conduct and supervise flight qualification approach.
Play a critical role in Design for Manufacturability.
Guide the design, development, assembly, performance verification, and
fielding.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Physics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in short-wave infrared optical systems engineering
for space applications.
Demonstrated understanding of electro-optical-mechanical payloads designed for
space environments and space vehicle interfaces.
Experience with the full lifecycle of aerospace optical systems, from
development to flight qualification.
Experience developing or managing integrated performance of optical systems
including understanding of optical loss and throughput budgets, wavefront
error, Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis, and
precision pointing in space environments
Experience with establishing manufacturing and alignment tolerances for
opto-mechanical systems
Developing subsystem- and component-level specifications, interfaces, and
statements of work
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent... For full info follow
application link.
To conform to
U.S. Government commercial space technology
export regulations, including the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR), 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment
at Blue Origin must
be a U.S. citizen or national,
lawfully admitted for
permanent residence into the U.S.
(i.e. current green card
holder), or lawfully admitted as a
refugee or granted asylum
under 8 U.S.C.
1157-1158. Learn
more about the ITAR here.
Equal
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue
Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications,
performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance
of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which
all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team
members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with
equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and
conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, rel gion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental
disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other
status or characteristic
protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin
will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a
manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For
more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here and here.
and
Applicants
wishing to
view
a copy of
Blue
Origin's Affirmative Action
Plans, or
applicants requiring a
reasonable
Source : Blue Origin, LLC
