Camera And Optical Sensors Development Engineer

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basisuntil the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in spacefor the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, andlow-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety,collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as weadd new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops BlueOrigin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin'smission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit ofEarth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crewand cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who arerelentlessly committed to a culture of safe innovation. This position willdirectly impact the history of space exploration and will require yourcommitment, dedication, and detailed attention towards safe and repeatablespace flight.Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling BlueOrigin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefitEaThis role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops BlueOrigin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin'smission of having millions of people living and working in space, we arebuilding sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo fromEarth to the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of diverse, multi-disciplinary engineers,you will assist in the development and/or procurement of cameras and opticalsensor systems for navigation, rendezvous, proximity operations anddocking, and other applications for Blue Origin's spacecraft. You willparticipate in the full life cycle of these systems from early concepts toproduct prototypes to qualified and deployed flight hardware. This role isdeeply interdisciplinary and requires coordination among a diverse group ofinternal stakeholders, adjacent integrated product teams, and suppliers.Your contributions will enable flight of state-of-the-art aerospace vehiclesanWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadershipskills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe humanspaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Collaborate in the development of cameraand optical sensor hardware forguidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) and crewed lander subsystemsDesign of imaging optics, image quality analysis, tolerance analysis,and stray-light analysis for both visible and long wave infrared (LWIR)systemsSupport the design, fabrication, test, and characterization of prototypehardwareContribute or lead procurement, vendor coordination, delivery,acceptance, installation, verification, validation, qualification,and certification of component hardwareSupport the development and execution of component-level test programs,including sensor characterization and calibration, sensor performancemodeling, and integrated on-vehicle testingContribute to the design and implementation of image signal processing(ISP) methods in collaboration with software and firmware engineers.Minimum Qualifications:B.S. in Imaging Science, Physics, Electrical engineering, Opticalengineering, or related areas of study7+ years of related experience with cameras, image sensors,and/orprecision opto-mechanical assembliesDemonstrated experience in the development, prototyping, testing,verification, and calibration of cameras or remote sensing systems foraerospace, automotive, medical, or robotics applicationsKnowledge of optical imaging system components (lenses, sensors, sensorand image processing electronics, etc.) and their character zationWorking knowledge of imaging systems, the imaging chain, and optical andimage quality characterizations (focus/MTF, radiometry and spectralresponse, distortion/camera models, color science,etc.)Experience with optical system designand simulation using tools such asZemaxOpticStudio, CodeV, FRED,LightTools, etc.Knowledge of image processing techniquesExperience in component procurement, integration, andtestsupportExperience in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Rust, or other programming languageExcellent written and verbal communication... For full info follow applicationlink.To conform toU.S. Government commercial space technologyexport regulations, including theInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations(ITAR), 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3), applicants for employmentat Blue Origin mustbe a U.S. citizen or national,lawfully admitted forpermanent residence into the U.S.(i.e. current green cardholder), or lawfully admitted as arefugee or granted asylumunder 8 U.S.C.1157-1158. Learnmore about the ITAR here.