Sr. Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Leo - OISL

Amazon Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 215,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to drive test system validation and software/hardware integration across multiple manufacturing lines. You will design test setups, analyze data with MATLAB and Python, and support the release of system documents through gate reviews.

The role requires strong programming, Linux, and CI/CD experience, plus the ability to travel domestically and internationally to support production and testing globally.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design, automation, deployment and support of large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience programming with Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines/build processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development test system validation.
• Lead software/hardware integration testing.
• Lead architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines.
• Lead analysis on data using MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Support and organize release of software and hardware documents through gate reviews.
• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds.
• Write status/build reports for cross-functional review.
• Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns.
• Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for subsystem validation.
• Identify cross-functional tradeoffs between design alternatives.
• Drive cross-functional schedules, test requirements, specs and limits with hardware development team.
• Work with design engineers on design for testability feedback.
• Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems.
• Define test strategy, implement and optimize test setup at CM, design/qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and test software.
• Develop maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides to support production.
• Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans for program learning and risk reduction.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Java

MATLAB

Ruby

Golang

Rust

C#

Tools

MATLAB

Git

Jenkins

Python

Linux

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

We're looking for a hands‑on Systems Engineer with a background in the requirements management, design for manufacturing, hardware/software development for hardware test.

Key job responsibilities

This is a role for a highly collaborative individual who will help us with optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements.

We are looking for an engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively:

• Lead the development test system validation

• Lead software/hardware integration testing

• Lead innovative software/firmware/hardware architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines

• Lead review and analysis on data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar.

• Support and organize the release of the software and hardware system documents through gate reviews

• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds

• Write status and/or build reports for cross‑functional review

• Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns

• Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for various subsystem validation of the satellite bus.

• Identify and analyze the cross‑functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale.

• Drive cross‑functional schedules, test requirements, specifications and limits with the hardware development team

• Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process

• Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems.

• Define test strategy, implement and optimize test setup/processes at the CM including design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and test software

• Develop procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides to support production

• Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans in support of program learning, technical risk reduction, verification, and validation

• Interested and able to travel domestically and internationally

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.

A day in the life

You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved before.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, automation, deployment, and support of large-scale infrastructure

• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust

• Experience with Linux/Unix

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, WA, Redmond - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually