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,
y
ou will be
the single threaded leader for development of
lidar systems for
autonomous navigation and other
applications
for Blue Origin's spacec
raft
.
You
will lead a multidisciplinary team
for
development
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
de
si
gn
,
development,
test, and quali
fication of
lidar sensor systems for autonomous
spacecraft
navigation
Lead
a
team
of 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
formulat
ion of
sensor architectures, and
de
liver
lidar
product
definitions
the meets
navigation
requirements
Serve as subject matter expert on lidar systems and other photonics
applications
Routinely collaborate with
manufacturing
operations, supply chain, and other
team
s 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 of
lidar
capabilities
Work with
the GN&C and other
product
teams
to
understand their product portfolio
,
lon
g
term applicability, and
inform
development of their
lidar and
navigation
product
roadmaps
D
evelop
lidar
product evolution
plans and strategies,
and execute projects for continuous improvement of our lidar
systems
, and
oversee
their
infusion
in to
our
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 opt
o-mechanical
assemblies
Demonstrated
experience in the development, prototyping, testing of complex
e
lectro-
o
ptical
sensors or instruments
for aerospace, automotive
, medical, or
robotics
Proficiency
of fundamentals
of electro-optical system development -
lidar system design
and
analysis
, free-space optical principles,
and experience in electro optical system modeling and simulation
Deep
k
nowledge of
electro-optical sensor
component
s
(lasers, photodiodes,
amplifi
ers,
fiber optics, precision mechanisms
,
sensor electronics, etc.)
Experience in
coherent
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.
Preferred
Qualifications:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see
here .
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