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Optical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link
Amazon Jobs, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
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.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of OISL optical design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
Analyze and conduct root‑cause investigations, develop dispositions for optical system non‑conformances.
Investigate technical and quality issues that cannot be resolved by operations and develop interim and permanent solutions.
Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and deviations that may impact optical performance or alignment, and recommend resolution.
Review and disposition non‑conformance events during procurement, storage, manufacturing, assembly, testing, transportation, final integration, and launch.
Develop standard rework procedures, DFM improvements, and optical alignment aids (fixtures, tooling, methods).
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, optical hardware vendors, and optical system experts to drive root‑cause analyses and maintain system integrity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
Experience with hardware/software integration and real‑time systems.
Export Control Requirement Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (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. Investigate root causes—whether optical, electrical, or mechanical—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. Balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well‑documented and maintain design intent. 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.
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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Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of OISL optical design principles to assess and resolve product/process issues throughout the product lifecycle.
Analyze and conduct root‑cause investigations, develop dispositions for optical system non‑conformances.
Investigate technical and quality issues that cannot be resolved by operations and develop interim and permanent solutions.
Identify, document, and analyze reported problems and deviations that may impact optical performance or alignment, and recommend resolution.
Review and disposition non‑conformance events during procurement, storage, manufacturing, assembly, testing, transportation, final integration, and launch.
Develop standard rework procedures, DFM improvements, and optical alignment aids (fixtures, tooling, methods).
Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, optical hardware vendors, and optical system experts to drive root‑cause analyses and maintain system integrity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics, or equivalent.
Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations.
Experience with hardware/software integration and real‑time systems.
Export Control Requirement Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (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. Investigate root causes—whether optical, electrical, or mechanical—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. Balance speed and rigor, ensuring fixes are well‑documented and maintain design intent. 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.
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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