Optical Engineer, Amazon Leo - OISL

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is building a high‑throughput optical communications hardware platform in Redmond. You will lead manufacturing process development, prototype and test new optical designs, and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with vendors and the Leo OISL team to design and qualify optical components, gain hands-on experience across a wide range of photonics disciplines, and contribute to next‑generation systems in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Experience with test plan development and test bench infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline.
• Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators and optical fiber devices.
• Experience with fiber optics components and handling of optical fiber.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting PCBAs and opto-electronic communications systems.
• Experience in automated testing and optical system characterization.
• Strong foundation in optics and optical physics.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of manufacturing processes for optical communications components and subsystems.
• Prototype and test next generation optical designs.
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholder review.
• Work with vendors and the Leo OISL team to design and qualify optical components and assemblies.

Skills

Test plan development

Test bench construction

Optical engineering

PCBAs troubleshooting

Optical system testing

Automated testing

Optics fundamentals

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering/Physics/Electronics

Master’s or PhD in Optical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Optical test equipment

PCB analysis tools

Fiber handling equipment

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access

You will join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for developing and testing the hardware that provides optical communications between satellites. You will support the manufacture and test of optical communications hardware, and contribute to the design of next-generation optical communications system.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the development of manufacturing processes for optical communications components and subsystems
• Prototype and test next generation optical designs
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholder review
• Work with vendors and the Leo OISL team to design and qualify optical components and assemblies

A day in the life

You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators, optical fiber and devices, testing and characterization
• Experience with fiber optics components and handling of optical fiber
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting PCBAs and opto-electronic communications systems
• Experience in automated testing and optical system characterization
• Strong foundation in optics and optical physics
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in or leading technical collaborations and creating alignment across diverse groups (e.g., hardware engineering, software engineering, program management)
• 3+ years of full product life cycle experience
• Master's or PhD Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Expertise in optical design
• Experience in free space optical communications
• Ability to provide thought leadership and key input on new initiatives as well as on programs underway
• Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization
• Knowledge and experience with the manufacture of precision optical components and systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10517688