Blue Origin · 2 days ago
Optomechanical Engineer - PAT Systems - TeraWave
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$131K/yr - $183K/yrBlue Origin is a company envisioning millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking an experienced Optomechanical Engineer to join their Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) team, responsible for building optical setups, developing test software, and performing precise optical alignments for advanced optical systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Integrate precision optical components with mechanical assemblies and electronics subsystems to create functional PAT test platforms
Engineer and construct sophisticated optical bench configurations with high alignment precision requirements
Develop and implement comprehensive test software suites to validate PAT subsystem performance metrics, including pointing accuracy, acquisition sensor sensitivity, and tracking stability
Execute rigorous experimental protocols and conduct statistical analysis of system performance data
Author detailed technical documentation including test procedures, analysis methodologies, and performance reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of optical designers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and software developers to resolve complex technical challenges
Facilitate the transition of proven PAT technologies from R&D environment to production implementation
Maintain laboratory equipment, optical components, and test systems to ensure measurement integrity and repeatability
Support the design and development of optical systems for Blue Ring and other In-Space Systems projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Demonstrated experience building and assembling optical setups in laboratory environments
Knowledge of optical equipment including lasers, detectors, imaging systems, and optical alignment tools
Experience with laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Knowledge of programming for test automation and data analysis (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field
Experience with pointing, acquisition and tracking systems
Knowledge of optical communication systems
Familiarity with opto-mechanical design tools (Zemax, Code V, SolidWorks, etc.)
Experience with system integration and testing in aerospace applications
Background in data visualization and statistical analysis
Experience with space-qualified optical systems
Knowledge of free-space optical communications technology
Understanding of spacecraft attitude control systems and their interaction with optical payloads
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.
Founded in 2000
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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