Blue Origin · 15 hours ago
Senior Optics Technician - TeraWave
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$43.74/hr - $61.24/hr
7+ years expBlue Origin is a company that envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Senior Optics Technician will be responsible for the hands-on assembly, bonding, and alignment of precision optical systems in a cleanroom environment, contributing to the development of advanced space communication systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform clean assembly of telescope mirrors, relay optics, polarization components, and detector modules, following travelers and work instructions
Execute precision bonding and shimming operations using defined processes and tooling
Apply and verify black coatings and manage bakeout processes to meet contamination control requirements
Maintain impeccable ISO-class cleanliness, ESD/FOD discipline, and process documentation
Set up and support optical alignment workflows using interferometers and autocollimators under engineering guidance
Provide real-time feedback to engineering on fixture usability, process ergonomics, and opportunities to improve cycle time and yield (key DFA input)
Collaborate with the engineering team to refine work instructions and tooling based on build experience
Mentor and train additional operators as the production line scales
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on experience in the assembly of precision optical or microelectronic systems in a cleanroom environment
Proficiency with optical bonding, shimming, and handling of delicate coated optics
Experience working from detailed work instructions and supporting engineering-led assembly
Strong documentation skills and commitment to quality, safety, and cleanliness protocols
Preferred
Experience with space-flight hardware and contamination control protocols
Familiarity with fiber optic handling, splicing, and termination
Direct experience supporting optical alignment with interferometers or autocollimators
Previous role in a production ramp or AS9100 manufacturing environment
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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