Senior Optical Communication Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government

About the role

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. The Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications.

The Senior Optical Communication Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design for both space and ground optical systems and sub-systems. As a Senior Optical Communications Engineer you will play a crucial role developing satellite communication systems, optical satellite links, digital signal processing and networking between both space-to-space and space-to-ground systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define optical communication system requirements and architecture for our satellite constellation.
• Develop and optimize optical communication system hardware and software components, for real time communication ensuring efficient resource utilization and reliable performance.
• Implement and test product designs that demonstrate functional and performance capabilities.
• Contribute to system integration efforts, working closely with hardware engineer to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components.
• Participate in reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high standards to ensure optical communication system quality and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, employing tools and techniques to identify and resolve anomalies.
• Collaborate on designing and executing test plans to validate the functionality, performance, and security of optical communication systems.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and apply relevant advancements to enhance the performance and capabilities of Amazon Leo's optical communication systems.

Qualifications

Candidates must be U.S. citizens to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed. A U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience designing and developing optical systems.
• 4+ years experience with free space optical communication systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.
• Experience with the project management of technical projects.
• Master's degree or above in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• 8+ years working on free space optical communication systems.
• 4+ years system engineering experience.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $137,300.00 - $185,700.00 USD annually, depending on location. The total compensation package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), as well as comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.