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Senior Principal Engineer – Optical Systems Architecture – TeraWave

Job in Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listing for: Blue Origin LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Blue Origin's Emerging Systems is seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Engineer to lead the systems architecture for optical and opto-mechanical systems for the Tera Wave constellation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) systems, link budget development, and ground and on-orbit calibration methodologies.
** Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 15+ years of experience in optical systems engineering or related fields

Experience with pointing, acquisition, and tracking systems for space applications

Experience with optical system modeling and simulation Knowledge of on-orbit calibration techniques
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Experience with optical inter-satellite links or free-space optical communications Knowledge of star tracker systems and spacecraft attitude determination

Experience with environmental testing and qualification of space hardware

Experience with optical metrology techniques

Experience with optical design software such as Zemax or Code VAt Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, Gradatim Ferociter, meaning "Step by Step, Ferociously." We believe in methodical innovation to achieve our vision of enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. As a Senior Principal Engineer for Optical Systems Architecture, you will play a crucial role in developing revolutionary optical communication technologies for the Tera Wave constellation.

You'll work with world-class teams on challenging problems, have access to state-of-the-art facilities, and contribute to missions that will shape the future of space exploration and utilization.
* 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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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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