Opto-Mech Lab Engineer, Amazon LEO

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.

You will join a multi-discipline team responsible for development of high bandwidth systems for free space optical communication between satellites. You will collaborate with engineering teams to assemble, integrate, and test optical assemblies.

Key job responsibilities
● Execute the assembly, integration, and test of opto-mechanical and fiber optic devices, test stations, and supporting GSE to performance and workmanship standards.
● Execute qualification test procedures for aerospace hardware, collecting data and tracking progress against test plans and success criteria.
● Perform precision fiber optic splicing, termination, and characterization operations; validate quality through quantitative measurement.
● Measure and characterize optical assemblies and laser systems, documenting results and flagging anomalies.
● Maintain rigorous cleanliness standards and proper optical/fiber handling techniques throughout the build process.
● Coordinate task execution within assigned workstreams, tracking progress and flagging schedule or resource risks.
● Support the development and improvement of assembly and test procedures based on hands-on build experience.
● Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and provide design-for-manufacturability feedback.

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
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. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of experience in the assembly, integration, and test of aerospace hardware in a development or production environment.
- Experience executing qualification test campaigns for aerospace or defense hardware.
- Experience tracking and coordinating lab tasks across concurrent activities using ticketing or project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of fiber handling and fiber installation processes experience
- Experience with opto-mechanical assembly, laser beam characterization, interferometry, or precision optical measurement techniques.
- Experience working in cleanroom or controlled laboratory environments with contamination control protocols.
- Familiarity with satellite, aerospace, or defense optical systems and associated quality standards.
- Exposure to FRACAS or structured failure investigation and root cause analysis processes.
- Experience supporting automated test sequences or system characterization routines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical findings clearly.
- Strong knowledge and experience with test rack build and commissioning.

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, NV, Redmond - 39.47 - 69.08 USD hourly