Inter-Satellite Optical Network Engineer: High-Speed Links

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an Optical Network Engineer to help build inter-satellite link avionics in Redmond, WA. You will design, prototype and test hardware for high-speed optical communications, coordinating across teams to meet performance goals and cost targets.

You will automate tests, verify modules, and analyze large data to identify risks and improve system reliability for the satellite network.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed characterization of devices and lab equipment.
• Proficient in IEEE optical transceiver standards and MSAs.
• Proven ability to develop test scripts for optics validation.

Responsibilities

• Design/prototyping/characterization of hardware for high-speed links.
• Qualify commercial off-the-shelf components and drive custom solutions.
• Lead design verification and qualification testing efforts.
• Automate optical test plans and qualify optical modules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to troubleshoot and deliver inter-satellite links.
• Analyze large data sets to identify gaps and improve designs.

Skills

Network analysis

Routing protocols

Optical comm systems

Optical transceivers

Test scripts for optics

High-speed characterization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics/Electronics/Communications

Master/PhD in Physics/Electronics/Optical/Communications

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking an Optical Network Engineer to help build inter-satellite link avionics in Redmond, WA. You will design, prototype and test hardware for high-speed optical communications, coordinating across teams to meet performance goals and cost targets.

You will automate tests, verify modules, and analyze large data to identify risks and improve system reliability for the satellite network.