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Amazon · 15 hours ago

Electrical Liaison Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity. The Opto-Electrical Liaison Engineer will support the production and integration of optical and electronic communication hardware, ensuring high quality and performance throughout the product lifecycle.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of OISL design principles to assess and resolve opto-electrical product/process issues through the product lifecycle

Analyzes, conducts root cause analysis, and develops dispositions for design and build non-conformances

Applies engineering principles to investigate technical, electrical, and quality issues that cannot be resolved by production teams and implements solutions

Identifies and documents reported issues, and communicates deviations that may impact functionality, performance, or test coverage; manages resolution and closure

Reviews and dispositions non-conformances related to PCBs, laser modules, detector circuits, and harnessing through all phases: procurement, manufacturing, test, and integration

Develops standard rework procedures, test coverage improvements, and board-level DFM feedback

Works closely with quality, firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure functional performance is met

Collaborates with CM/OEM vendors and internal suppliers for resolution of electrical integration issues

Qualification

Electro-optical hardware developmentAnalog/mixed-signal designHigh-speed PCB layoutLaser driversLab instrumentationEMI mitigationESD safetyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field

5+ years of experience with electro-optical hardware development, including analog/mixed-signal design

Experience with working knowledge of laser drivers, TIAs, photodiodes, and high-speed PCB layout practices

Experience using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, BER testers, optical power meters, and spectrum analyzers

Experience with EMI mitigation, ESD safety, and grounding/shielding strategies

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