Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer – Optical Ground Terminals - TeraWave

We are seeking a Lead Optical Systems Architect to join our Optical Ground Terminal team. You will shape the future of laser communication systems from concept through operational activities. This role encompasses the comprehensive development of the product line, from initial prototyping to production, ensuring technical rigor and operational success. Your leadership will set the standard for new capabilities and a growing range of customer missions.**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** Develop system requirements, specifications, performance budgets, error budgets, and interface control documents that balance performance, cost, and schedulePlay a meaningful role in design for assembly and manufacturability**Minimum Qualifications:**10+ years of experience in optical systems engineering with progressive responsibilities Proficiency with optical system design tools (Zemax, Code V, etc.)Experience with large-aperture telescope systems and pointing requirementsAdvanced knowledge of mode-matching techniques and optimization of free-space to/from single-mode fiber coupling efficiency Previous experience in adaptive optics, wavefront sensing, and wavefront correction techniquesFamiliarity with fiber optic coupling challenges and solutions Previous experience with infrared cameras and sensors for trackingExperience 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 Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams**Preferred Qualifications:**15+ years of experience in optical systems engineering with progressive leadership responsibility Previous work with space-to-ground optical communications linksExperience with at least one additional industry-standard mechanical CAD platform (SolidWorks, CREO, etc.)Experience with atmospheric optical turbulence theory and compensation in atmospheric optics and hands-on experience implementing adaptive optics (AO) control systems to correct for Experience taking a complete laser communication system from lab to field, including link performance analysis and hardware validationKnowledge of advanced and camera-free adaptive optics systems for optical communications such as multi-plane light conversion and photonic lantern techniques Experience with optical metrology and testing of complex systemsPrevious experience with anti-reflective and band pass filter dielectric optical coatingsExperience in high power fiber lasers and thermal lensingProgram management experience for large optical system developmentAt Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim Ferociter, meaning "Step by Step, Ferociously." We believe that humanity's future is in space, and we'reyou'll play a crucial role in developing the advanced laser communication systems that will enable high-speed data transfer between Earth and space, directly contributing to our mission of building a road to space for the benefit of Earth. committed to developing the technologies that will make that vision a reality. As a Senior Optical Systems Design Engineer, We are building a team of passionate builders. Job descriptions are not perfect checklists. If you are excited about this mission but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.* 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.
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