Sr. Optical Engineer, Amazon Leo - Oisl - $137,300 - $185,700 A Year
Pubblicato il 05-09-2026 - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises in Roma
Job ID: 3195188 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCJob OverviewAmazon 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‑disciplinary team responsible for developing and testing the optical communications hardware that enables inter‑satellite links. Your work will support manufacturing and testing of optical communications hardware and contribute to the design of next‑generation optical communication systems.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of manufacturing processes for optical communications components and subsystemsCoordinate closely with the manufacturing team to conduct root cause analyses of non‑conforming partsPrototype and test next‑generation optical designsPrepare technical reports for stakeholder reviewExport Control RequirementDue 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.Day in the LifeYou will tackle challenging, novel situations daily, work with multiple technical teams across Amazon, handle a high degree of ambiguity, and solve problems at scale that have not been solved before. Along the way you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.Base Salary and BenefitsThe base salary range for this position is 137,300.00 - 185,700.00 USD annually (USA, WA, Redmond). Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also 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.Note:
Amazon also offers optional supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.Basic QualificationsExperience with test plan development, building the necessary test bench infrastructure, developing tests, and verifying the design5+ years of full product life cycle experienceMaster’s Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experienceExperience with lasers, detectors, modulators, optical fiber and devices, testing and characterizationExperience analyzing and troubleshooting PCBAs and opto‑electronic communications systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience 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 experienceExpertise in optical designExperience in automated testing and system characterizationAbility to provide thought leadership and key input on new initiatives as well as on programs underwayAbility to regularly engage with senior stakeholders and influence across the organizationKnowledge and experience with precision optical components and systemsExperience with fiber optics components and handling of optical fiberStrong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skillsEqual Opportunity EmploymentAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.Jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.#J-18808-Ljbffr