Camera and Lidar Optical Development Engineer - Lunar Avionics

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The role involves developing cameras (IR and visible spectrum) and lidar systems for Blue Origin’s spacecraft, supporting the full life cycle from early concepts to flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the development of vision and lidar optical sensor hardware for guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) of crewed and uncrewed lander systems
• Design of imaging optics for both visible and long wave infrared (LWIR) systems, including image quality analysis, tolerance analysis, and stray-light analysis
• Support the fabrication and lab testing of prototype hardware
• Aid in procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of component hardware
• Develop and execute component-level test programs, including sensor characterization and calibration, sensor performance modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
• Participate in program level technology development, mission assurance and safety initiatives, and avionics development process improvements
• Communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management

Requirements

• B.S. in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Imaging Science or related area of study
• 2+ years of related experience with cameras, image sensors, and/or other optical sensing systems
• Experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and/or calibration of cameras, lidar, or other optical imaging/sensing systems for aerospace, automotive, medical, or robotics applications
• Knowledge of optical imaging system components (lenses, lasers, sensors, sensor and image processing electronics, etc.) and their characterization
• Experience with optical system design and simulation using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, FRED, LightTools, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to reach across discipline boundaries to solve integration issues spanning hardware, firmware, and controls
• Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team, throughout the development and production phases of the electronic assembly product lifecycle
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of collaboration

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Skills

Knowledge of image processing techniques, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming language, knowledge of optical navigation systems, ability to understand and interface with analog, digital or mixed-signal circuit design, exposure to radiation effects on electronics and how to apply this to designs targeting space applications.

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%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Depending 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.

Pay

Compensation Range For WA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40

Schedule

Not specified