The Optical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design for both space and ground optical systems and sub-systems. The Optical Engineer will have a background in space and ground based optical system design and analysis. The ideal candidate has experience making optical and opto-mechanical optimization trades for payloads and system architectures. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a space qualified payload, while meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to collaborate with cross functional engineers (mechanical and electrical) to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer's goals. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-system efforts, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports. Key job responsibilities - Optical design of ground and space based optical sub-systems while supporting and influencing the opto-mechanical design of these systems - Lead and support the development of optical setups for assembly, integration, and test of optical systems - Support continuous design improvement of the payload optical sub-systems, assembly setups, and test setups - Prototype build and characterization of optical sub-systems and components - Support transition of design and assembly processes to AI&T and manufacturing - Facilitate training of optical and opto-mechanical technicians and support engineers. Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates may need to be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent - 4+ years of experience in optical system design and build - Experience with lasers, detectors, modulators, optical fiber and devices, testing and characterization - Experience with optical metrology for component and system test and qualification. - Experience with physical and geometric optics, Gaussian beam propagation and detection - Experience building custom optical systems and test setups PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master's or PhD Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience - Expertise in imaging and non-imaging optical design using Zemax or equivalent software - Experience in stray light analysis using FRED or other software - Experience in how opto-mechanical design affects optical design and performance - Experience in automated testing and system characterization - Ability to regularly engage with stake holders and influence system development - Knowledge of optical and laser industries and component suppliers The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 126,300.00 - 164,800.00 USD annually