Integrated System Test Engineer, Kuiper Guidance Navigation and Control & Propulsion

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative initiative is seeking a skilled integrated systems test engineer to enhance global broadband access through satellite technology. In this exciting role, you will design and implement tests for propulsion and guidance systems, contributing to the development of advanced communication satellites. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, you'll ensure rigorous testing standards and help close the digital divide by providing connectivity to underserved communities. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values technical excellence and creativity.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with testing integrated systems comprising hardware and software elements.
• 3+ years authoring test procedures and/or test reports.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and evaluate integrated system tests for GNC & Propulsion systems.
• Develop automated tooling interfacing flight code and ground services.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Test Automation

Systems Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

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.

Are you excited about developing the propulsion and guidance, navigation, and control subsystems for an advanced fleet of communications satellites? In this role you'll create the integrated hardware and software tests used in the development of these systems.

As a guidance, navigation, and control and propulsion (GNC & Propulsion) integrated systems test engineer, you will support the systems lifecycle of the real-time software that flies the spacecraft from the moment of launch to re-entry. You'll work across the both the GNC & Propulsion department and the broader Kuiper team to test all phases of the mission. In collaboration with partner teams, you will execute cross-disciplinary product development with a high bar for rigor and technical excellence. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

The right candidate will possess a strong, well-rounded technical background in software, hardware or systems test engineering, with some software and hardware experience. Prior experience with spacecraft or autonomous vehicles is helpful, but not a prerequisite.

Key job responsibilities
* Design, implement and evaluate integrated system tests applicable to Kuiper Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) & Propulsion systems including hardware endpoints.
* Develop automated tooling interfacing flight code and ground services to achieve high fidelity tests.
* Implement automation scripts and software to used to both execute tests and evaluate test outcomes.
* Participate in the design, commissioning and use of specialized hardware in the loop test facilities.
* Integrate system tests into software release automated testing pipelines.
* Develop test documentation including test process templates and test reports.
* Provide feedback and revisions to interface control documents applicable to the GNC and Propulsion department.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years experience with testing integrated systems comprising hardware and software elements.
- 3+ years authoring test procedures and/or test reports.
- 3+ years automating software, hardware or system tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience testing integrated spacecraft or aircraft systems.
- Experience developing or utilizing hardware in the loop tests.
- Experience developing software or hardware for spacecraft.
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment test development and/or pipeline creation.

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.