Camera and Optical Sensors Development Engineer
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Denver, CO, USA |
| Salary | $139979 – $213127 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- B.S. in Imaging Science, Physics, Electrical engineering, Optical engineering, or related areas of study
- 7+ years of related experience with cameras, image sensors, and/or precision opto-mechanical assemblies
- Demonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing, verification, and calibration of cameras or remote sensing systems for aerospace, automotive, medical, or robotics applications
- Knowledge of optical imaging system components (lenses, sensors, sensor and image processing electronics, etc.) and their characterization
- Working knowledge of imaging systems, the imaging chain, and optical and image quality characterizations (focus/MTF, radiometry and spectral response, distortion/camera models, color science, etc.)
- Experience with optical system design and simulation using tools such as Zemax OpticStudio, CodeV, FRED, LightTools, etc.
- Knowledge of image processing techniques
- Experience in component procurement, integration, and test support
- Experience in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Rust, or other programming language
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate in the development of camera and optical sensor hardware for guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) and crewed lander subsystems
- Design of imaging optics, image quality analysis, tolerance analysis, and stray-light analysis for both visible and long wave infrared (LWIR) systems
- Support the design, fabrication, test, and characterization of prototype hardware
- Contribute or lead procurement, vendor coordination, delivery, acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification, and certification of component hardware
- Support the development and execution of component-level test programs, including sensor characterization and calibration, sensor performance modeling, and integrated on-vehicle testing
- Contribute to the design and implementation of image signal processing (ISP) methods in collaboration with software and firmware engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Imaging Science, Physics, Electrical engineering, Optical engineering, or related areas of study
- Experience in development of cameras, sensors, and instruments for space applications and space environments
- Experience with spacecraft vehicle or satellite system integration and test
- Detailed knowledge on EEE part selection for space applications
- Working knowledge of NASA human spaceflight standards
- Experience in leading or supporting technical teams through multiple successful product deliveries