Sr. Optical Engineer , Project Kuiper OISL

Amazon.com, Inc.•Redmond, WA

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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. You will join a multi-discipline team responsible for development for optical communication system between satellites. You will be responsible for design, build and verification of custom optical metrology stations used to build, test and manufacture optical Intersatellite link systems.

Requirements

Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
5+ years of full product life cycle experience
Master's Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators, optical fiber and devices, testing and characterization • Experience with optical metrology for component and system test and qualification.
Experience with physical and geometric optics, Gaussian beam propagation and detection

Nice To Haves

PhD Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Expertise in imaging and non-imaging optical design using Zemax or other software
Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Reliability, and Firmware teams
Experience in automated testing and system characterization
Ability to provide thought leadership and key input on new initiatives as well as on programs underway
Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization
Knowledge and experience with precision optical components and systems.
Experience with fiber optics components and handling of optical fiber
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Design, build and qualify optical metrology stations for build, test and manufacturing of optical Intersatellite link system.
Develop clear understanding of optical tests needed for qualifying optical systems
Conduct optical module design validation test and prepare optical test engineering report for Program Reviews as requested.
Analyze technical problems arising in optical testing and manufacturing and develop optimal strategies for solving them.
Develop new and improve existing optical measurement methods, using optical metrology equipment like interferometer, camera, imaging systems, Hart-Mann sensor for optical module integration, alignment, and testing.
Analyze and propose new solutions to optical systems.
Write MATLAB/Python scripts to analyze and plot data required for stakeholder review.
Develop measurement process and procedures for volume manufacturing and transfer it production team.

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