Jobs in the United States

25+ jobs

Save this search

Added 6 mins ago
RA
Sr. Embedded Software Engineers
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
- $188,000 to $220,000 USD / year
…field and 2 years of experience in any occupation as firmware engineer, software engineer, or related. Must have experience working with the following: Programming embedded firmware in C…
Added 6 mins ago
RA
Staff Embedded Software Engineers
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
- $222,000 to $279,000 USD / year
Design and implement RTOS based firmware for micro-controllers and Software architecture for low-power, wireless BLE & NFC systems. Write low level peripheral driver code, application…
Added 8 mins ago
IG
Controls Engineer
Insight Global
North Charleston, SC
- $92,000 to $138,000 USD / year
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial automation and electrical control systems…
Added 9 mins ago
C
Software Engineer Embedded Systems I (Full Time) - United States
Cisco
San Jose, CA
- Full-time
…Infrastructure & Security. You will be an essential contributor to the development of next-generation innovations in operating systems, firmware, networking stacks, and security…
Added 10 mins ago
Chief Engineer
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Nashville, TN
What this job involves: The Chief Engineer leads the facility engineering team within JLL's State of Tennessee account, acting as the working supervisor responsible for the quality,…
Added 10 mins ago
BMS Engineer - Union
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Mountain View, CA
The Facilities BMS Engineer contributes a high level of functionality to both service and projects with responsibilities to over 100 buildings. Key responsibilities include utilizing…
Added 13 mins ago
Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Everett, WA
Our client in Everett, WA (relocating to Bothell, WA in the near future) is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer. This is a 6-month contract opportunity supporting the development,…
Added 14 mins ago
TT
FPGA Engineer
The Tomorrow Compani
Golden, CO
- $140,000 to $160,000 USD / year
…operations, and build climate resilience globally. Our space program is core to this mission. We are building and operating a weather observation constellation powered by internally…
Added 22 mins ago
New Glenn Stage 2 Materials & Process Engineer II
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Quality Engineer III, Test Environment
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue…
Added 22 mins ago
Materials and Process Engineer III – Friction Stir Welding
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Materials and Process Engineer II – Friction Stir Welding
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Lead Embedded SW Test & Verification Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
United States
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Optical Design/ Coating Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO · Huntsville, AL
This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue…
Added 22 mins ago
Sr Fluids Design Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL
We are seeking a Sr Fluids Engineer to join our team. This position involves developing, testing, and implementing fluid systems for our aerospace projects. The ideal candidate will have…
Added 22 mins ago
Senior Thermal Engineer
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Autonomy Software Systems Engineer Sr – New Glenn
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Space Coast, FL · Denver, CO
…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…
Added 22 mins ago
Advanced Electrical Engineer
Aerospace
Phoenix, AZ
As an Advanced Electrical Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace in the Advanced Power Systems, you will have the opportunity to provide electrical engineering technical expertise and leadership…
Added 34 mins ago
Staff Software Architect
CVS Shared Services Resources LLC
Remote, United States
…enterprise-wide influence. You will define the long-term software and systems architecture vision for the Clinical Insights Engine platform, drive cross-functional alignment on engineering…
Added 36 mins ago
JH
Senior Aerospace Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Albuquerque, NM
- $105,000 USD / year
Are you an experienced aerospace engineer with extensive expertise in avionics and electronics development for advanced aerospace and defense systems?
Added 36 mins ago
JH
EW Technique Development & Test Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Lexington Park, MD
- $100,000 USD / year
We are seeking an EW Technique Development & Test Engineer to develop, integrate, and assess prototype capabilities and EW techniques for next-generation EW systems. Your work will support…
Added 36 mins ago
JH
Electronics Manufacturing Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
- $85,000 USD / year
We are seeking an Electronics Manufacturing Engineer to help us engineer, design and build electronic circuit assemblies for space and national security applications. This is a unique…
Added 37 mins ago
Trolley Infrastructure Manager
Mid-South Transportation Management, Inc.
Memphis, TN
…trolley infrastructure, including the fixed facilities and systems that support trolley operations. The position plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors inspection, preventive…
Added 38 mins ago
W
AI Architect
WTW
Philadelphia, PA
- $120,000 to $150,000 USD / year
…platform stack - Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and the Power Platform - complemented by enterprise agent platforms where they are the right fit. This role owns end-to-end solution…
Added 41 mins ago
Enterprise Data Center Instructional Designer
Prime Data Centers
Remote, United States
…scenario-based simulations covering data center operations: power distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs), cooling and environmental systems, fire detection and suppression,…

Blue Origin Personnel, LLC

Optical Design/ Coating Engineer

Denver, CO, United States
Huntsville, AL, United States

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Working hours: 20 hours/week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

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!

This role is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower-profile costs.

Position Summary

Blue Origin is seeking a detail-oriented Optical Design/ Coating Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced optics/ coatings supporting our next-generation space vehicles, sensors, and optical payloads. In this role, you will bridge theoretical optical design with hands-on optics and coating manufacturing, delivering high-performance coatings - including anti-reflective (AR), high-reflective (HR), and custom spectral filters - for mission-critical components such as star trackers, LIDAR systems, laser communication terminals, spacecraft windows, and onboard imaging systems.

You'll collaborate closely with R&D, systems engineering, manufacturing technicians, and quality assurance teams to create robust, flight-qualified optical components capable of surviving the extreme thermal, vacuum, and radiation environments of space.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your optical coating expertise to hardware that will fly on orbital and suborbital missions, contributing directly to humanity's expansion beyond Earth.

Key Responsibilities

Optical Design & Modeling: Design and modeling optics with multi-layer thin-film coating stacks using industry-standard simulation software (e.g., Essential Macleod, FilmStar) to meet stringent spectral, thermal, and space-environment durability requirements for flight hardware.
Process Development: Develop, scale, and optimize physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes - including electron-beam (e-beam) evaporation, ion-assisted deposition (IAD), and ion beam sputtering (IBS) - in high-vacuum chambers to produce coatings capable of withstanding launch vibration, thermal cycling, and orbital radiation exposure.
Space-Environment Qualification: Support environmental testing protocols (thermal vacuum, vibration, outgassing per ASTM E595) to ensure coatings meet aerospace-grade reliability and NASA/DoD material outgassing standards.
Metrology & Characterization: Test and analyze spectral performance using spectrophotometers, ellipsometers, and interferometers to verify transmission, reflection, absorption, and laser damage threshold (LDT) specifications for high-power laser communication systems.
Troubleshooting & Yield Improvement: Diagnose root causes of coating defects, spectral shift, or adhesion failures using data-driven methods (Statistical Process Control, DOE, Six Sigma) to support high-reliability, low-defect production for flight-critical hardware.
Production Transfer & Documentation: Transition successful prototypes into full-scale manufacturing, authoring clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training documentation compliant with aerospace quality systems (AS9100).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with systems engineers, mechanical designers, and mission assurance teams to integrate optical components into avionics, sensor suites, and payload systems supporting New Glenn, New Shepard, and Blue Moon programs.
Supplier & Vendor Coordination: Support supplier qualification and incoming inspection criteria for outsourced coating processes when applicable.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 7+ years of hands-on experience in optical design, coatings, and optical metrology (aerospace or defense industry experience strongly preferred).
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in thin-film design software (FilmStar, Essential Macleod, or similar).
Deep understanding of high-vacuum systems, thin-film growth mechanics, and material properties (oxides, fluorides, metals) relevant to space-qualified optics.
Experience with optical characterization tools (spectrophotometers, white-light interferometers, ellipsometers).
Familiarity with environmental durability testing (humidity, abrasion, thermal shock, adhesion per MIL-C-48497 or similar standards).
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration.
Other: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Must be able to work onsite in a cleanroom/manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing coatings for space-flight hardware, satellite optics, or high-power laser systems.
Familiarity with laser damage threshold (LDT) testing for high-energy laser communication or directed energy applications.
Experience with automated coating platforms and chamber hardware customization.
Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards and statistical process control (SPC) implementation.
Background in radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant optical materials.
Experience with outgassing testing (ASTM E595) and materials selection for vacuum environments.

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Skills

Communication skills
Quality assurance
Optical components
Troubleshooting
Statistical process control
Lean manufacturing
Documentation
Quality control systems
Collaboration
Inspection
Optical engineering
Materials science
Chemical engineering
Industrial software
Problem solving
ISO 9001
SPC
Onboarding
Hazardous materials transportation

Report this job