Opto-Mech Lab Engineer for LEO Satellite Optics

Amazon Inc.

Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC invites applications for a hands-on role focused on assembling, integrating, and testing high‑speed opto‑mechanical and fiber optic devices. You will execute qualification tests, collect data, and track progress against plans while ensuring meticulous cleanliness and strict handling of optical components.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges, perform precision splicing and characterization, and contribute to the

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent work experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in the assembly, integration, and test of aerospace hardware.
  • Experience executing qualification test campaigns for aerospace/defense hardware.
  • Experience tracking and coordinating lab tasks across concurrent activities using ticketing or project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the assembly, integration, and test of opto-mechanical and fiber optic devices, test stations, and supporting GSE to performance and workmanship standards.
  • Execute qualification test procedures for aerospace hardware, collecting data and tracking progress against test plans and success criteria.
  • Perform precision fiber optic splicing, termination, and characterization operations; validate quality through quantitative measurement.
  • Measure and characterize optical assemblies and laser systems, documenting results and flagging anomalies.
  • Maintain rigorous cleanliness standards and proper optical/fiber handling techniques throughout the build process.
  • Coordinate task execution within assigned workstreams, tracking progress and flagging schedule or resource risks.
  • Support the development and improvement of assembly and test procedures based on hands‑on build experience.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and provide design‑for‑manufacturability feedback.

Skills

Assembly & test
Aerospace hardware
Project coordination
Fiber handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or equivalent

Tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC invites applications for a hands-on role focused on assembling, integrating, and testing high‑speed opto‑mechanical and fiber optic devices. You will execute qualification tests, collect data, and track progress against plans while ensuring meticulous cleanliness and strict handling of optical components.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges, perform precision splicing and characterization, and contribute to the

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