Opto-Mech Lab Engineer for Space Optics & Testing

Amazon; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond is seeking an experienced professional to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems for satellites. You will assemble, integrate, and test optical assemblies, working with engineering teams to ensure build quality and manufacturability.

You will perform qualification testing, data collection, and documentation, while maintaining strict cleanliness and handling procedures in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/CE/EE or related field.
• 4+ years of aerospace hardware assembly/integration/test experience.
• Experience executing aerospace/defense qualification campaigns.
• Experience coordinating lab tasks using ticketing or PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, and test opto-mechanical and fiber optic devices and test stations per standards.
• Execute qualification tests for aerospace hardware and track progress against plans.
• Perform precision fiber optic splicing, termination, and characterization; document results.
• Measure and characterize optical assemblies and laser systems; flag anomalies.
• Maintain stringent cleanliness and proper optical/fiber handling throughout build.
• Coordinate task execution within workstreams; flag schedule/resource risks.
• Contribute to development/improvement of procedures from hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and provide manufacturability feedback.

Skills

Aerospace hardware assembly

Lab coordination

Qualification testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Ticketing systems

Project management tools

Job description

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond is seeking an experienced professional to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems for satellites. You will assemble, integrate, and test optical assemblies, working with engineering teams to ensure build quality and manufacturability.

You will perform qualification testing, data collection, and documentation, while maintaining strict cleanliness and handling procedures in a fast-paced