Description
Amazon is hiring a Senior Optical Communications Engineer for its Amazon Leo for Government Engineering team to design, develop, test, and integrate optical communication systems for satellite-to-satellite and satellite-to-ground links. The role involves defining system requirements and architecture, developing hardware and software components, implementing and validating optical devices, troubleshooting integrations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or an equivalent field, at least 8 years of optical systems experience, and 4 years of free-space optical communication experience; a U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is required. The position is based in Northridge, California, or Redmond, Washington, with a base salary of $137,300 to $185,700 annually.
