Senior Optics Technician - TeraWave

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflightThis role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This network will service tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations.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 deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.As the lead Senior Optics Technician at Blue Origin, you will be on the front line of building our optical communication payloads. This role executes the hands-on assembly, bonding, and alignment of our precision optical systems in a Class 100/1000 cleanroom. Yourexpertiseand feedback will be critical to refining our manufacturing processes and achieving production goals for our advanced space systems.Special Mentions:Travel expectations:Up to 20%travel may berequiredfor training or specialized testingResponsibilities include but are not limited to:Cleanroom Assembly & Process ExecutionPerform clean assembly of telescope mirrors, relay optics, polarization components, and detector modules, following travelers and work instructionsExecute precision bonding and shimming operations using defined processes and toolingApply and verify black coatings and manage bakeout processes to meet contamination control requirementsMaintain impeccable ISO-class cleanliness, ESD/FOD discipline, and process documentationAlignment & Test SupportSet up and support optical alignment workflows using interferometers and autocollimators under engineering guidanceProvide real-time feedback to engineering on fixture usability, process ergonomics, and opportunities to improve cycle time and yield (key DFA input)Process Improvement & TrainingCollaborate with the engineering team to refine work instructions and tooling based on build experienceMentor and trainadditionaloperators as the production line scalesMinimum Qualifications:7+ years of hands-on experience in the assembly of precision optical or microelectronic systems in a cleanroom environmentProficiencywith optical bonding, shimming, and handling of delicate coated opticsExperience working from detailed work instructions and supporting engineering-led assemblyStrong documentation skills and commitment to quality, safety, and cleanliness protocolsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with space-flight hardware and contamination control protocolsFamiliarity with fiber optic handling, splicing, and terminationDirect experience supporting optical alignment with interferometers or autocollimatorsPreviousrole in a production ramp or AS9100 manufacturing environmentWhy Blue Origin:At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, GradatimFerociter, meaning

Created: 2026-02-10