Sr. Lidar and Electro-Optical Sensors Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Sr. Lidar and Electro-Optical Sensors Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.

Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse, multi-disciplinary engineers, you will be the single threaded leader for development of lidar systems for autonomous navigation and other applications for Blue Origin’s spacecraft.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team fordevelopment of lidar and other electro optical sensor systems from early concepts to product prototypes to initial flight units.

This role is deeply interdisciplinary and requires coordination among a diverse group of internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Develop, execute, and manage plan for the design, development, test, and qualification of lidar sensor systems for autonomous spacecraft navigation

Lead a teamof engineers and technicians across multiple product teams to guide the design and development, and deliver qualified lidar and electro-optical product solutions on schedule and budget

Work with guidance, navigation and control (GN&C) and other product teams to identify needs for lidar systems, support formulation of sensor architectures, and deliver lidar productdefinitionsthe meets navigationrequirements

Serve as subject matter expert on lidar systems and other photonics applications

Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts

Identify cross-cutting capabilities and needs across Blue Origin,consolidate demand, and formulate efficient strategies for development oflidar capabilities

Work with the GN&C and other product teamsto understand their product portfolio, long term applicability, and inform development of their lidar and navigationproduct roadmaps

Develop lidar product evolution plans and strategies, and execute projects for continuous improvement of our lidar systems, and oversee their infusion in toour spacecraft

Relentlessly look for opportunities to increase performance, enable new capabilities and bolder missions, reduce cost, and reduce cycle time / production time

Minimum Qualifications :

M.S. in Physics, electrical engineering or related areas of study

10+ years of experience in optics, photonics, laser technology, precision opto-mechanical assemblies

Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing of complex electro-optical sensors or instruments for aerospace, automotive, medical, or robotics

Proficiencyof fundamentals of electro-optical system development - lidar system designand analysis, free-space optical principles, and experience in electro optical system modeling and simulation

Deep knowledge of electro-optical sensor components (lasers, photodiodes, amplifiers, fiber optics, precision mechanisms, sensor electronics, etc.)

Experience incoherent signal processing techniques and algorithms for electro optical sensor measurements

Experience in product schedule, cost, delivery, and supplier management

Ability to challenge status-quo, break down issues to their fundamental elements, and drive efficient product solutions with emphasis on long term goals and product sustainability

Excellent verbal communication skills to influence a variety of direct and indirect stakeholders.

Strong technical background or technical writing experience.

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.

PreferredQualifications :

PhD in Physics, Aerospace Engineering with focus on laser or other electro optical sensors / instruments

Knowledge of lidar application to space navigation including autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD), and autonomous precision landing and hazard detection

Demonstrated experience in leading technical teams through successful product deliveries

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $153,636-$215,090

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $167,088-$233,923

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

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.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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