Electrical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon Leo • Redmond, WA

19h

About The Position

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. As an Opto-Electrical Liaison Engineer on the OISL team, you will support the production and integration of high-speed optical and electronic communication hardware. This role spans optical transceivers, laser drivers, detectors, and supporting electronics—ensuring hardware is debugged, validated, and delivered with high quality and performance. A day in the life Each day begins by reviewing test data, addressing non-conformances, and aligning with quality, integration, and design teams. You’ll investigate root causes—whether optical, electrical, or mechanical—then 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 Leo constellation. The team focuses on precision hardware, alignment, and system reliability to meet the demanding requirements of space borne optical networks.

Requirements

• BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience with electro-optical hardware development, including analog/mixed-signal design.
• Experience with EMI mitigation, ESD safety, and grounding/shielding strategies.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks 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 (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing hardware/mechanical sub-components, research and data analysis skills, and/or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout best practices
• Knowledge of tools and measurement devices (oscilloscope, frequency analyzer, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of OISL design principles to assess and resolve opto-electrical product/process issues through the product lifecycle.
• Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for design and build non-conformances.
• Applies engineering principles to investigate technical, electrical, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by production teams and implements solutions.
• Identifies and documents reported issues, and communicates deviations that may impact functionality, performance, or test coverage; manages resolution and closure.
• Reviews and dispositions non-conformances related to PCBs, laser modules, detector circuits, and harnessing through all phases: procurement, manufacturing, test, and integration.
• Develops standard rework procedures, test coverage improvements, and board-level DFM feedback.
• Works closely with quality, firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure functional performance is met.
• Collaborates with CM/OEM vendors and internal suppliers for resolution of electrical integration issues.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level