Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon; London; On-site; USD 116,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in the operational success of innovative satellite systems. This exciting position involves driving automation, coordinating launches, and ensuring peak performance of optical networks with minimal manual intervention. You'll work alongside talented engineers, contributing to cutting-edge space technology and operational excellence. If you're detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about aerospace engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automating and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong programming skills in modern languages like Python or Java.
• Knowledge of space system architecture and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and operational excellence for satellite functions.
• Coordinate launches and on-orbit demonstrations.
• Analyze system data to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Automation

Python

Linux/Unix

CI/CD Pipelines

Software Engineering

Space System Design

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Science

Job description

Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Job ID: 2967379 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

As a Mission Operations Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team, you will own and execute the overall operational success of these payload and bus functions at a systems level and coordinate between engineering teams across ground, network, and space systems to achieve it. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet and optical network.

You will coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstrations, design and conduct operational rehearsals, and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention. You will develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments, participate in launch and early operations, develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, be able to juggle multiple tasks at once, be able to work independently, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have knowledge in space system design, optical systems, and software engineering practices.

Export Control Requirements
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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting 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
- BS degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
- Experience with basic space system architecture and subsystem functionality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry
- Demonstrated technical understanding of: spacecraft design, spacecraft launch and on-orbit operations, spacecraft guidance+navigation+control, terrestrial and satellite communications systems and networking
- Data-driven engineering approach and ability assess system performance with statistical analysis
- Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation and space systems
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle, including requirements development and integrated testing

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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