Senior Optical Reliability Engineer, OISL Reliability

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Amazon Leo in Redmond, WA is seeking an Optical Reliability Engineer to ensure long-term reliability of optical systems, components, and subsystems, including optical amplifiers and laser-based technologies. You will work with design, systems, and test teams to develop reliability strategies that meet lifetime requirements and improve product quality.

The role emphasizes rigorous reliability analysis, FMEA/FTA/RCA, ALT/HALT testing, Weibull methods, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with optics, opto-electronics and electronics.
• Experience with reliability engineering principles, models, and analyses.
• Experience with data analysis software (Python, MATLAB, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain reliability models for optical and electrical components.
• Perform FMEA, FTA, and RCA for optical systems and subsystems.
• Define ALT and HALT programs for optical components.
• Apply Weibull analysis and other statistics to predict lifetimes.
• Collaborate with system-level teams to improve reliability and availability.
• Create reliability documentation and test plans for new products.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Statistical analysis

FMEA / FTA / RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics / Electrical / Optical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Weibull++

ReliaSoft

Python

MATLAB

JMP

FMEA

FTA

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.

We are building the next generation of optical interconnect systems, and reliability is at the heart of what we do. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Optical Reliability Engineer to join our OISL Reliability team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of optical systems, components, and subsystems - including optical amplifiers and laser-based technologies. You will work cross-functionally with design, systems, and test engineering teams to develop and execute reliability strategies that meet product quality and lifetime requirements. You will have the opportunity to work on state of the art optical technologies, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

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

• Develop, implement, and maintain reliability models and frameworks for optical and electrical components
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and root cause analysis (RCA) for optical systems and subsystems
• Define and execute accelerated life testing (ALT) and highly accelerated life testing (HALT) programs for optical components
• Apply reliability growth models, Weibull analysis, and other statistical tools to predict and improve product lifetime
• Collaborate with system-level engineering teams to assess and improve overall system reliability and availability
• Establish reliability requirements and verification plans for new product development programs
• Develop and maintain reliability documentation including test plans, reports, and specifications
• Support qualification and validation activities for optical and electrical components and assemblies
• Communicate reliability findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in component selection and understanding of component reliability
• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with optics, opto-electronics and electronics
• Experience with reliability engineering principles, including reliability models, failure distributions, and statistical analysis
• Experience with system-level reliability concepts, including reliability block diagrams and system availability modeling
• Experience with reliability analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Weibull++, ReliaSoft, FMEA, FTA)
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Experience with electrical design and optical communication systems
• Familiarity with industry reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia GR-468, MIL-HDBK-217, IEC 61709, SMS, MIL-STD-785)
• Prior experience in a hardware reliability or component engineering role within the optical communications or aerospace industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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

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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 .

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