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Job Location drjobs

Redmond - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 105600 - 185000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Project Kuiper 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.

As an Optical System Liaison Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team you will support the development and production of high-performance optical systems. This role provides a critical bridge between hardware design integration and manufacturing operationsensuring alignment between engineering intent and real-world implementation.


Key job responsibilities
* Applies knowledge of OISL optical design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
* Analyzes conducts root cause analysis and develops dispositions for optical system non-conformances.
* Applies engineering principles to investigate technical and quality issues that cannot be resolved by operations and develops both interim and permanent solutions.
* Identifies documents and analyzes reported problems and deviations that may impact optical performance or alignment; recommends and manages resolution.
* Reviews and dispositions non-conformance events during all operational phases: procurement storage handling manufacturing assembly testing transportation final integration and launch.
* Develops standard rework procedures DFM improvements and optical alignment aids (fixtures tooling methods).
* Collaborates with quality manufacturing optical hardware optical system experts to drive root cause analyses and maintain system integrity.

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.

A day in the life
Each day begins by reviewing test data addressing non-conformances and aligning with quality integration and design teams. Youll investigate root causeswhether optical electrical or mechanicalthen propose and implement solutions to keep hardware on track. Hands-on work may include troubleshooting hardware authoring rework instructions or validating process improvements on the floor. You balance speed and rigor ensuring fixes are well-documented and maintain design intent. Your efforts directly support the delivery of reliable space-ready optical inter-satellite link systems.

About the team
The OISL team develops and delivers space-based optical inter-satellite link systems enabling high-speed laser communication across the Kuiper constellation. The team focuses on precision hardware alignment and system reliability to meet the demanding requirements of spaceborne optical networks.

- BS in Optical Engineering Physics Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience working with optical systems
- Experience with optical alignment bonding and optical metrology (e.g. interferometry wavefront sensing).
- Experience with optical tools such as lasers detectors fiber components and alignment systems.
- Experience with interpreting technical drawings optical layouts and tolerance stack-ups.

- Experience with space-based optical communication or free-space laser systems.
- Proficiency with optical simulation tools (Zemax FRED etc.).
- Experience working with contract manufacturers (CMs) and external optics vendors.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills across hardware test and operations teams.

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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