Sr. Optical Network Engineer, Inter-satellite Link Avionics

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,100 - 215,300; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Optical Network Engineer for Inter-satellite Link Avionics in Redmond.

You will lead hardware and systems development for space-to-space and space-to-ground optical links, owning a subsystem, driving design guidance, and elevating engineering excellence. The role requires deep experience with high-speed optics, lasers, and RF/optical components, along with leadership in large-scale hardware programs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 5+ years of Linux/Unix environment experience.
• Experience with solving complex technical problems autonomously and leading major technology implementations.
• Experience with high-speed characterization of devices and test equipment.
• Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators, and optical components.
• Experience developing test scripts for automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Experience designing scalable, testable, maintainable solutions.
• Experience leading internal design reviews and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototyping, and characterization of hardware for high-speed intersatellite and space-to-ground links.
• Qualify commercial components and drive development of custom components for low-cost, light-weight systems.
• Lead verification, testing, and establish engineering standards across the org.
• Improve consistency between optical systems and related systems across teams.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in collaboration with stakeholders to deliver links.
• Analyze large data sets to identify gaps, risks, and improvements.
• Drive best practices in Operational Excellence, Security, and Quality.
• Mentor and coach team members to raise technical capabilities.
• Influence technical and business strategy with sound trade-offs.

Skills

Python

Linux/Unix

Networking protocols

Test equipment

Lasers/optics

Test automation

System design

Leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics/Electronics/Optical/Communications

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Sr. Optical Network Engineer, Inter-satellite Link Avionics

Job ID: 10457227 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in distributed systems and hardware design.

You will serve as a technical leader responsible for the development of hardware and systems for optical communication between satellites and from space to ground. In this senior role, you will take ownership of a specific subsystem, contribute to system-wide design guidance, and drive engineering excellence across the organization.

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 design, prototyping, and characterization of hardware to support high-speed intersatellite communication links and space-to-ground optical links
• Work with vendors to qualify commercial, off-the-shelf components and drive development of custom components where needed to achieve low-cost, light-weight, and reliable systems that meet performance requirements
• Lead design verification and qualification testing efforts, setting standards for engineering excellence
• Proactively improve consistency and integration between the team's optical systems and related systems owned by other teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in collaboration with stakeholders to deliver intersatellite and space-to-ground optical links
• Analyze large volume data to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve designs
• Drive engineering best practices in Operational Excellence, Security, and Quality across the organization
• Mentor and coach team members to improve technical knowledge and capabilities
• Influence the team's technical and business strategy, making sound trade-offs between short-term technology needs and long-term business objectives
• Build consensus when confronted with discordant views and align teams toward coherent architectural strategies

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. You will focus on ambiguous problem areas in existing or new network architecture, identifying and resolving areas where systems limit innovation of others. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• Experience solving complex technical problems autonomously and leading major technology implementations
• Experience in high-speed characterization of devices, electrical probe stations, operation of high-speed and high-frequency test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and high-speed oscilloscopes
• Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators, modems, optical fiber and devices
• Experience in developing test scripts for test automation, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Experience with designing scalable, testable, maintainable, and efficient solutions
• Experience leading internal design reviews and providing technical guidance to teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD Degree in Physics, Electronics, Optical Engineering, or Communication Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of development of high-frequency electronics
• Proven track record as a technical leader with ability to take long-term view of systems and how they fit into organizational architecture
• Exceptional diagnostic skills for operational and performance issues
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Reliability, and Software teams to define and drive scope and clarity of work, and reach optimum system-level trade-offs
• Ability to provide thought leadership and key input on new initiatives as well as on programs underway
• Experience making technical trade-off decisions at product and system levels with understanding of business impactStrong documentation and communication skills with ability to build consensus across teams
• Knowledge of opto-electronics industry and component suppliers
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent
• Track record of delivering inventive, secure, easily maintainable, scalable, and extensible solutions

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.

USA, WA, Redmond - 159,100.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

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