Senior Opto-Mech Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

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Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

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Verification

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Salary

$137K-$185K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

38% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Company

Equity

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About this role

Senior Opto-Mech Lab Engineer, Amazon Leo Redmond, Washington, USA Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Within the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) organization, you will directly contribute to the development and production of high-bandwidth free-space optical communication systems that connect satellites in orbit. We are seeking a Senior Lab Engineer to join our multi-discipline team responsible for the assembly, integration, and test (AIT) of opto-mechanical and fiber optic systems for optical communication. In this role, you will own end-to-end integration workflows, drive process improvements, and serve as a technical authority on optical and fiber assembly best practices. You will manage qualification test programs, coordinate resources across workstreams, and work cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams to deliver flight-quality hardware. Key job responsibilities ● Own and execute the assembly, integration, and test of complex opto-mechanical, fiber optic devices, test stations, and supporting GSE, ensuring hardware meets performance and workmanship standards. ● Lead and execute qualification test programs for aerospace hardware, managing test plans, schedules, and success criteria through program completion. ● Aid in development, document, and continuously improve assembly and test procedures for new opto-mechanical configurations and fiber optic assemblies. ● Lead prototyping efforts and drive failure investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. ● Manage task distribution, resource planning, and delegation across lab workstreams to ensure efficient execution and on-time delivery. ● Perform precision fiber

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