Lead Engineer for Camera and Sensor Systems

7 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical Systems Engineer to lead the development of camera and sensor systems for our spacecraft. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and qualifying multiple product lines of cameras and optical sensor systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Product Development: Develop and execute plans for the design, development, test, and qualification of multiple camera and optical sensor system product lines.
  • Technical Leadership: Lead trades on image sensor options, optical configurations, image processing techniques, and other key aspects to guide optimal product specifications.
  • Team Management: Lead a team of engineers and technicians across multiple product teams to guide the design and development, and deliver qualified product solutions on schedule and budget.
  • Collaboration: Work with various product and spacecraft teams to identify needs for cameras on our spacecraft, support formulation of imaging architectures, and deliver product definitions that meet requirements.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on cameras and optical systems, providing technical guidance and support to the team.
  • Process Improvement: Routinely collaborate with manufacturing operations, supply chain, and other teams within the company to ensure smooth execution of the development efforts.
  • Strategic Planning: Identify cross-cutting capabilities and needs across Blue Origin, consolidate demand, and formulate efficient strategies for development of cameras and optical sensors.
  • Product Roadmap Development: Work with product teams to understand their product portfolio, long-term applicability, and inform development of their camera and sensor product roadmaps.
  • Continuous Improvement: Develop product evolution plans and strategies for optical systems and execute projects for continuous improvement, and oversee their infusion into our spacecraft.
Requirements
  • Education: M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related areas of study.
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in optical design, imaging sensors, and precision opto-mechanical assemblies.
  • Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, and calibration of optical imaging systems for aerospace, automotive, medical, or robotics.
  • Skills: Proficiency in fundamentals of imaging systems and demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive optical and image quality characterizations.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience in optical system modeling and simulation using tools such as ZEMAX, CODE V, LightTools, etc.
  • Leadership: Ability to lead a broad multi-disciplinary team while maintaining technical rigor and driving efficient product solutions.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills to influence a variety of direct and indirect stakeholders.
  • Citizenship: 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.


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