Blue Origin
Overview
Laser Communications Systems Engineer (Level 3) at Blue Origin with overall payload systems engineering ownership and role in system-level testing, integration, and on-orbit operations of the payload. The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on space infrastructure and mobility on-orbit. Responsibilities
Maintain ownership of internal and external interfaces and technical budgets, including mass, power, and other critical parameters. Support requirements management and flow down in a fast-paced and iterative design environment. Manage design trade-offs across the system to support objectives for Design for Excellence in performance, cost, and manufacturability. Support verification and validation activities from planning through execution to confirm system functionality, performance, and requirements compliance. Support on-orbit operations to ensure payload effectiveness and mission success. Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles supporting complex systems involving optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware. Experience with Electro-Optical payload development. Systems Engineering experience encompassing requirements development and management, interface control, and ownership of technical budgets, such as mass and power. Proficiency in payload-level verification and validation methodologies. Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
8 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems (e.g., optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware), with at least 5 years in lead engineer roles. Hands-on experience supporting payload integration, test, and operations, preferably with spacecraft systems. Background in optical communications (lasercom) systems. Experience managing link budgets, pointing error budgets, and optical loss budgets. Direct experience leading payload test campaigns for Electro-Optical systems. Current Top Secret or TS/SCI Security clearance. Master's or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Compensation
Compensation ranges vary by location: CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85; CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85; WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85. Other Site Ranges
May differ by site. Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions. DBIDS background check for roles requiring presence on military installations. CN alternatives: Driver qualifications for certain roles. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays. Discretionary bonus program. Benefits vary by role; check with recruiter for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We comply with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations where required.
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Laser Communications Systems Engineer (Level 3) at Blue Origin with overall payload systems engineering ownership and role in system-level testing, integration, and on-orbit operations of the payload. The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on space infrastructure and mobility on-orbit. Responsibilities
Maintain ownership of internal and external interfaces and technical budgets, including mass, power, and other critical parameters. Support requirements management and flow down in a fast-paced and iterative design environment. Manage design trade-offs across the system to support objectives for Design for Excellence in performance, cost, and manufacturability. Support verification and validation activities from planning through execution to confirm system functionality, performance, and requirements compliance. Support on-orbit operations to ensure payload effectiveness and mission success. Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering roles supporting complex systems involving optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware. Experience with Electro-Optical payload development. Systems Engineering experience encompassing requirements development and management, interface control, and ownership of technical budgets, such as mass and power. Proficiency in payload-level verification and validation methodologies. Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications
8 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems (e.g., optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware), with at least 5 years in lead engineer roles. Hands-on experience supporting payload integration, test, and operations, preferably with spacecraft systems. Background in optical communications (lasercom) systems. Experience managing link budgets, pointing error budgets, and optical loss budgets. Direct experience leading payload test campaigns for Electro-Optical systems. Current Top Secret or TS/SCI Security clearance. Master's or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Compensation
Compensation ranges vary by location: CA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85; CO applicants is $116,323.00-$162,851.85; WA applicants is $126,898.00-$177,656.85. Other Site Ranges
May differ by site. Culture Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions. DBIDS background check for roles requiring presence on military installations. CN alternatives: Driver qualifications for certain roles. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 holidays. Discretionary bonus program. Benefits vary by role; check with recruiter for details. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We comply with applicable laws and provide reasonable accommodations where required.
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