Senior Free-Space Optical Engineer – Space-Ground Links

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo for Government is seeking a Senior Optical Communications Engineer to design and deliver space-to-space and space-to-ground optical links, DSP and networking.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop hardware and software components, test designs, and ensure reliability for satellite constellation programs. This role demands deep expertise in free-space optical systems and integration with hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years designing and developing optical systems.
• 4+ years experience with free space optical communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Define optical communication system requirements and architecture for our satellite constellation.
• Develop and optimize optical communication system hardware and software components, for real time communication ensuring efficient resource utilization and reliable performance.
• Implement and test product designs that demonstrate functional and performance capabilities.
• Contribute to system integration efforts, working closely with hardware engineer to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components.
• Participate in reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high standards to ensure optical communication system quality and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, employing tools and techniques to identify and resolve anomalies.
• Collaborate on designing and executing test plans to validate the functionality, performance, and security of optical communication systems
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply relevant advancements to enhance the performance and capabilities of Amazon Leo's optical communication systems.

Skills

Optical communications

Free space optics

DSP

Satellite systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Job description

Amazon Leo for Government is seeking a Senior Optical Communications Engineer to design and deliver space-to-space and space-to-ground optical links, DSP and networking.

You will work with cross-functional teams to develop hardware and software components, test designs, and ensure reliability for satellite constellation programs. This role demands deep expertise in free-space optical systems and integration with hardware and software teams.