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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 spaceflight-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 128 satellites in medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.Blue Origin's Emerging Systems is seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Engineer to lead the development of avionics systems for the TeraWave constellation. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in the design, development, and qualification of critical optical and electrical systems that enable high-speed, reliable inter-satellite links and ground communications.Special Mentions:Relocationassistanceis available for qualified candidates.Travel expectations: Up to 20% travel may berequiredfor integration activities, launch campaigns, and customer/vendor meetings.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Lead the architecture and design ofsystems for space-based optical communicationsDevelop avionics systems and PCBA designs for optical intersatellite linksEstablish technical requirements and specifications for optical and electrical interfacesLead electrical testing and qualification campaigns for flight hardwareAreas where you may provideadditionalleadership include:Root cause analysis for manufacturing issues in PCB, PCBA, and optical systemsDesign verification and test (DVT) for power and signal integrityDevelopment of test systems for comprehensive functional checkoutSupplier development and qualification for specialized optical componentsMinimum Qualifications:Ph.D. orMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related technical field15+ years of experience in optical communications, photonics, or related fieldsDemonstratedexpertisein fiber amplifier design and optimization for space applicationsExperience with PCBA design through all phases including architecture, schematic capture, and layoutStrong knowledge of electro-optomechanical assemblies and electrical designExperience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles for space-qualified hardwareBackground in reliability testing and qualification for space environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with optical intersatellite links or free-space optical communicationsKnowledge of FPGA design and hardware implementationExperience with space-qualified fiber amplifiers and optical componentsBackground in developing optical communication link budgetsExperience with Python or other programming languages for test automationKnowledge of thermal management techniques for optical systems in spaceExperience with interface control documents (ICDs) for spacecraft subsystemsPatent portfolio in optical communications or related technologiesWhy Blue Origin:At Blue Origin, we are driven by our company motto, GradatimFerociter, meaning