Sr. Optical Engineer, Leo - OISL

Job  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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 a member of a multi‑disciplinary team, you will develop and test optical communications hardware, support manufacturing and testing of optical communications components, and contribute to the design of next‑generation optical communication systems.

• Lead the development of manufacturing processes for optical communications components and subsystems
• Coordinate closely with the manufacturing team to conduct root‑cause analyses into non‑conforming parts
• Prototype and test next‑generation optical designs
• Prepare technical reports for stakeholder review

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:
You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven’t been solved at scale before. Along the way, you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.

• Experience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests and verifying the design
• 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 analyzing and troubleshooting PCBAs and opto‑electronic communications systems

• Experience participating in or leading technical collaborations and creating alignment across diverse groups (e.g., hardware engineering, software engineering, program management)
• PhD Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Expertise in optical design
• 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 stakeholders 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

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Benefits include a comprehensive package: health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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 at .

Location:

USA, WA, Redmond. Salary range: $ – $ USD annually.

Posted: May 18, 2026 (Updated 28 minutes ago)