Electrical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Description

Project Kuiper 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.

Key job 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.

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

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 Kuiper constellation. The team focuses on precision hardware, alignment, and system reliability to meet the demanding requirements of space borne optical networks.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience with electro-optical hardware development, including analog/mixed-signal design.

• Experience with working knowledge of laser drivers, TIAs, photodiodes, and high-speed PCB layout practices.

• Experience using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, BER testers, optical power meters, and spectrum analyzers.

• Experience with EMI mitigation, ESD safety, and grounding/shielding strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telecom, datacom, or aerospace optical communication systems.

• Familiarity with embedded firmware and digital diagnostics in opto-electronic systems.

• Experience supporting design-for-test (DFT), DFM, and qualification in high-reliability environments.

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