Sr. Optical Fiber Process Engineer, OISL Team

Project Kuiper 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 Senior Fiber Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Avionics development lab. Your primary responsibilities will include building and testing complex fiber optics assemblies, opto-mechanical assemblies, lasers, and amplifiers. You will be tasked with providing innovative improvement strategies for our existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

A key aspect of your role will be supporting the development, prototyping, and failure investigations of fiber optics and opto-mechanical devices. You will also participate in test campaigns of optics and optoelectronics systems, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards.

Additionally, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining high-quality, high-efficiency assembly lines within our laboratory environment. Your expertise in optimizing processes and workflows will be invaluable in driving continuous improvement across our operations.

This position requires a strong technical background, hands-on experience in fiber optics and opto-mechanics, and a keen eye for process optimization. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of fiber optics technology and thrive in a dynamic, innovative lab setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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.

Key job responsibilities
Build and test complex fiber optics assemblies, opto-mechanical assemblies, lasers, and amplifiers.
Develop innovative improvement strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of existing manufacturing processes.
Support the development, prototyping, and failure investigations of fiber optics and opto-mechanical devices.
Participate in test campaigns of optics and optoelectronics systems to ensure they meet rigorous performance standards.
Set up and maintain high-quality, high-efficiency assembly lines within the laboratory environment.
Optimize processes and workflows to drive continuous improvement across the operations.

A day in the life
This lab engineer will be a member of the Inter satellite Link (ISL) team with responsibilities of improving the manufacturing processes and methods necessary to reduce build time and increase throughput. In this role you will work in close contact with the design engineers, building and qualifying new designs, while supporting other activities as such as system test campaigns or manufacturing line troubleshooting and process improvements.

About the team
This lab engineer will have the opportunity to be a member of the Hardware Engineering team within the wider ISL team. This highly collaborative group of engineers has a diverse range of backgrounds and knowledge and is looking for help to build a scalable and reliable optical subassembly to power the next generation of for inter-satellite communications.

- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Engineering degree in optics, photonics, physics, or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years working in engineering/scientific laboratory
- 5+ years experience in fiber optics process development or manufacturing, including stripping, cleaving, splicing and recoating
- 5+ years experience testing optical systems (free space, fiber optics, lasers)

- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 10+ years working in engineering/scientific laboratory
- 10+ years experience in fiber optics process development or manufacturing, including stripping, cleaving, splicing and recoating
- Experience with optical measurement on high precision optical components and systems, such as interferometry, transmission and reflectivity, laser beam characterization etc.
- Experience running HALT and HASS test campaigns
- Experience in troubleshooting and servicing optical, electrical or mechanical equipment
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: thermal management, manufacturing automation, test automation, mechanical design, Python scripts.
- Strong Mathematical/Statistical/Physics fundamentals.
- Strong operational and organizational skills

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.