Senior Opto-Mech Lab Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, NV
Salary
$136,900–$185,200 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $161k
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This role pays less than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $151,500–$185,075 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

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

Amazon Inc currently has 321 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Opto-Mech Lab Engineer

As a Senior Opto-Mech Lab Engineer at Amazon Leo, you will join the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team to develop and produce high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems for satellites. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing assembly, integration, and testing of opto-mechanical and fiber optic devices, managing qualification test programs, and improving assembly procedures. You will also lead prototyping efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with laser safety protocols while working in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in aerospace hardware AIT, fiber optic splicing, and opto-mechanical assembly techniques, along with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering teams.

What you'll do

  • Own and execute assembly, integration, and test of complex opto-mechanical and fiber optic systems.
  • Lead qualification test programs for aerospace hardware, managing plans and schedules to completion.
  • Develop and improve assembly and test procedures for new opto-mechanical configurations and fiber optic assemblies.
  • Manage task distribution and resource planning across lab workstreams for efficient execution.
  • Perform precision fiber optic splicing and termination operations, validating splice quality through quantitative measurement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or related field.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace hardware assembly and testing.
  • Proven ability to execute qualification test programs for aerospace equipment.
  • Strong background in task management and resource planning for lab activities.
  • Experience with fiber optic splicing, termination, and characterization techniques.
  • Familiarity with opto-mechanical assembly and precision optical measurement methods.

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