Senior Optical Communication Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CARedmond, WA
Salary: $137,300–$185,700 / yr
Posted: 41 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 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 · Senior Optical Communication Engineer

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Senior Optical Communication Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government joins the Amazon Leo for Government Engineering team to develop and deliver tailored solutions for satellite and ground applications. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining optical communication devices featuring bus agnostic interfaces, tunable modems, long range backhaul performance, and seamless integration of unique waveforms. The engineer will build and test hardware and software components for real-time communication, ensuring reliable performance across space-to-space and space-to-ground systems. Key responsibilities include defining system architecture, troubleshooting integration issues, and executing test plans to validate functionality and security. The role requires expertise in free space optical communication systems, digital signal processing, and networking. This position addresses the technical challenge of providing high-speed broadband connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites while solving specific requirements for government agency customers.

Skills

Optical Communication Free Space Optical Communication Digital Signal Processing satellite communication s Hardware Development System Engineering Networking Modems Waveforms Signal Processing

What you'll do

Design and develop optical communication systems for space-to-space and space-to-ground links.
Develop and optimize hardware and software components to ensure real-time communication and efficient resource utilization.
Implement and test product designs to demonstrate functional and performance capabilities.
Integrate hardware and software components to ensure seamless interaction across the system.
Debug and troubleshoot complex integration issues between hardware and software systems.
Create and execute test plans to validate the functionality, performance, and security of optical systems.
Define technical requirements and architecture for satellite constellation communication systems.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
8+ years of experience designing and developing optical systems.
4+ years of experience with free space optical communication systems.
Master's degree or higher in engineering or physics is preferred.
8+ years of experience working on free space optical communication systems is preferred.
4+ years of system engineering experience is preferred.

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