Senior Manager - TeraWave Optical Engineering

About the role

The Emerging Systems business unit at Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to revolutionize space-based connectivity anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of thousands of optically interconnected satellites to provide enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of optical and opto-mechanical engineers through the full design lifecycle, from concept through EVT and DVT
• Own the technical direction for telescope assemblies and optical light path design for the TeraWave OISL payload
• Drive detailed opto-mechanical design and STOP (Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance) analysis processes to meet performance requirements across the mission environment
• Manage the NPI process, ensuring designs are well-documented, producible at high volume, and ready for a successful handoff to the production team
• Partner with systems, mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure alignment across the program
• Identify and manage technical risks, drive design trades, and make clear recommendations to program leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in optical system design, with hands-on expertise in telescope or beam director architectures
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or serving as a technical lead on optical hardware programs
• Experience with opto-mechanical design and STOP analysis for space or high-reliability environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Qualifications

• Must be a 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

• Technical expertise in precision optical systems
• Leadership skills to drive a focused, high-performing team

Benefits

• Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75
• Other Site Ranges May Differ
• Culture Statement
• 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75

Schedule

Not specified