Blue Origin · 19 hours ago
Principal Optical Transport Network Engineer - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $256K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer will shape the future of laser communication systems, overseeing the development of the product line from initial prototyping to production, ensuring technical rigor and operational success.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop proof of concept optical networks for data transfer solutions
Be a leader in the development of dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems for in-space applications
Define transport architecture, requirements, and performance budgets
Lead optical architecture definition through internal trade studies, concept of operations definition, and risk reduction testing
Work with network architects and designers to help define system data transfer concepts
Support the design, test, and characterization of prototype systems
Support the test and characterization of COTS optical transceivers
Work with members of an interdisciplinary team to deploy DWDM systems in terrestrial and spaceflight environments
Work with mechanical engineering and thermal engineering staff to qualify hardware for spaceflight
Play a meaningful role in Design for Manufacturability
Interface with Supply Chain to identify suppliers for specialty components and support cost optimization
Conduct analysis and trade studies
Author ICDs, ConOps, and commissioning plans
Participate in system design reviews, and lead subsystem and subassembly design reviews
Communicate technical updates to cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems (e.g., lasers, optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware)
A minimum of 7 years of experience focused on Optical Transport Network (OTN) engineering and/or network engineering
Experience deploying Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment for fiber optic communications systems
Experience in the configuration of 100G to 400G+ QSFP, CFP2-DCO transceivers, OSFP or similar
Experience in the configuration of muxponder equipment
Knowledge of OpenZR+, OpenROADM, and IEEE 802.3 standards
Extensive knowledge of ethernet networking technology
Experience in automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
Experience with Ethernet traffic generation and analysis tools such as IxNetwork, Xena Valkyrie, or similar
Prior experience with SNMP and Network Management Tools
Strong understanding of optical physics and transmission principles
Knowledge of optical performance metrics (OSNR, dispersion, latency)
Ability to interpret optical specifications and design requirements
Experience with fiber characterization and testing equipment
Knowledge of advanced packet switching technologies such as MPLS
Knowledge of routing technologies such as OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or related field
Preferred
10+ years of experience in engineering roles supporting complex systems (e.g., lasers, optics, electronics, or aerospace hardware)
Previous experience in aerospace deploying hardware for spaceflight applications which has undergone relevant environmental testing campaigns
Previous experience in the aerospace industry deploying spaceflight hardware
Knowledge of network program architectures such as SRV6 and contact graph routing
Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries
Experience with Linux operating systems
Knowledge of and experience with electro-optic modulators and receivers
Extensive experience in automation
Experience designing dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) solutions for fiber optic communications systems
Previous experience with EDFA, EYDFA, or other types of fiber amplifier equipment
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or related field
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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