Inter-Satellite Optical Link Engineer

Amazon Inc.

Redmond

On-site

AUD 162,000 - 228,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond is seeking engineers to develop hardware and systems for high-speed optical communications for the Leo satellite network. You will prototype, characterize, and qualify components, work with vendors, and help deliver inter-satellite links.

The role requires hands-on experience with test equipment and a track record in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals.
  • 1+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
  • 2+ years of work experience on optical communication systems or components.
  • 1+ years of experience with optical transceivers, IEEE standards and optical transceiver MSAs.
  • 1+ years of experience developing test scripts for optics validation and characterization.

Responsibilities

  • Design/prototyping/characterization of hardware to support high speed optical communication links.
  • Qualify commercial off-the-shelf components and drive development of custom components for low-cost, light-weight, reliable systems.
  • Lead the effort to support design verification and qualification testing.
  • Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and deliver optical inter-satellite links.
  • Analyze large volumes of data to identify gaps/risks and improve the design.

Skills

Network analysis fundamentals
Routing protocols experience
Optical communication systems
Optical transceivers / MSAs
Test scripts for optics validation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electronics, Communications or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes
Network analyzers
Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond is seeking engineers to develop hardware and systems for high-speed optical communications for the Leo satellite network. You will prototype, characterize, and qualify components, work with vendors, and help deliver inter-satellite links.

The role requires hands-on experience with test equipment and a track record in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

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