Principal Engineer – Optical Test Development – TeraWave
BLUE ORIGINSeattle, Washington, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted April 1, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
Job Description
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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
Requirements
- Develop comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for optical communications systems
- Design and implement optical test setups for performance validation and qualification
- Create automated test systems and procedures for high-volume production
- Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations for system improvements
- Establish optical metrology standards and procedures for the TeraWave program
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%
- 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