Sr Optical Comm Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

As a Space Laser Operations and Test Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team you will own and execute operational satellite activities for payload and bus functions and coordinate between engineering teams across ground network and space systems. Because of the scale of the mission you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet and optical network.

You will coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstrations design and conduct operational rehearsals and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention. You will develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments participate in launch and early operations develop and perform analysis on system data and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement. And you will support R&D initiatives for next generation designs.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented have strong verbal and written communication skills strong organizational skills be able to juggle multiple tasks at once be able to work independently and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have knowledge in space system design optical systems and software engineering practices.

Key job responsibilities
* Design conduct and participate in operational rehearsals
* Coordinate and participate in all launch early operation and other critical activities
* Develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments
* Develop and perform analysis on system data and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement
* Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind ensuring that satellite and constellation function operate at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention
* Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans
* Drive or support R&D efforts for new designs
* Work closely with software hardware and systems engineers

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.

- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent field
- Experience in Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations Space Communications or related industry

- 3 years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- Experience collecting analyzing and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
- Experience driving improvement programs in the operations engineering and support fields
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle including design development test build deployment processes and timelines
- 3 years of experience in the Aerospace industry

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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.