Amazon Sr Optical Engineer Project Kuiper OISL 

United States, Washington, Redmond 

275595076

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.Export Control Requirement:
Key job 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.
A day in the life

- Master’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in optical systems development across full product life cycles - concept to production
- 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

- 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