Blue Origin · 16 hours ago
Optical Integration & Metrology Lead - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and habitation. The Optical Integration & Metrology Lead will be responsible for the alignment and metrology of optical payloads, ensuring they meet stringent performance requirements. This role involves developing alignment workflows, leading optical alignment in cleanroom environments, and conducting measurement system analysis.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Author and execute alignment procedures for the telescope, relay optics, and fiber I/O, with a focus on Design for Assembly (DFA) to minimize process steps
Define align-to tolerances and verification steps with clear pass/fail criteria for production operators
Lead hands-on optical alignment in a cleanroom using interferometry, autocollimators, and other precision metrology equipment
Establish metrology datums and fiducials and develop measurement uncertainty budgets
Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R (GR&R) campaigns to qualify production metrology instruments, ensuring measurement reliability
Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) for critical alignment parameters to monitor process capability and drive continuous improvement
Build and maintain optical as-built models, correlating metrology data to optical performance to refine production tolerances
Support pre/post-environment optical re-verification after vibration/shock/thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing
Drive root-cause analysis for alignment yield issues and partner with engineering to implement robust solutions
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
5+ years in optical alignment and metrology for precision or space optics
Hands-on proficiency with interferometry, autocollimators, and other optical metrology tools
Strong understanding of GR&R, MSA, SPC, and measurement uncertainty analysis
Travel may be required for supplier visits, technical reviews, and production site coordination
Preferred
Proficiency with Zemax OpticStudio or Code V for tolerance and as-built analysis
Experience with automated alignment systems, fiber coupling, and polarization metrology
Prior experience scaling an optical alignment process from prototype to production
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, and 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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