Opto-Mech Lab Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $99,400–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Opto-Mech Lab Engineer

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As a Lab Engineer II on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link team at Amazon Leo, you will play a crucial role in developing and producing high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems for satellites. Your daily responsibilities include executing assembly, integration, and test workflows to ensure that opto-mechanical and fiber optic devices meet stringent performance standards. You will perform precision fiber optic splicing and characterization operations, maintain cleanliness protocols, and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and at least four years of hands-on experience in aerospace hardware assembly and testing. Familiarity with fiber optic splicing, opto-mechanical assembly, and cleanroom environments is preferred, as is experience with qualification test campaigns and project management tools.

Skills

Python MATLAB LabVIEW AutoCAD SolidWorks ANSYS Zemax Cleanroom protocols FRACAS JIRA Microsoft Office AWS Kubernetes Git CI/CD

What you'll do

Execute assembly, integration, and test of opto-mechanical and fiber optic systems to performance standards.
Conduct qualification tests for aerospace hardware, collecting data against predefined criteria.
Perform precise fiber optic splicing, termination, and characterization operations while ensuring quality.
Measure and document optical assemblies and laser system characteristics, identifying any anomalies.
Maintain cleanliness and proper handling techniques during the build process of optical components.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, physics.
4+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace hardware AIT.
Proven track record executing qualification tests for aerospace hardware.
Ability to maintain cleanliness and proper handling techniques in optical work.
Experience tracking lab tasks using project management tools.

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