Lead D2D Satellite & Cellular Systems Architect

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon LEO is building a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to provide global connectivity. We seek an experienced technical professional with hands-on D2D and cellular ecosystem experience, capable of aligning satellite, ground, network, and device perspectives across international collaborations.

The role requires ownership, strong communication, and the ability to work directly with customers and partners in a fast-moving environment. Export controls apply; U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience across Direct-to-Device (D2D) ecosystem, including NTN or satellite-to-cellular connectivity.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical programs and initiatives.
• Experience working with mobile network operators and external technology partners.
• Ability to translate between satellite, network, device, and customer environments.
• Practical experience in D2D system development, integration, and field activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop capabilities, processes, and tools to support D2D services across satellite, network, device, and partner environments.
• Lead cross-functional technical programs coordinating engineering teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with operators, OEMs, RAN vendors, and partners to understand requirements and resolve challenges.
• Build trusted technical relationships and represent solutions in technical discussions, demos, and field deployments.
• Ensure end-to-end D2D service integration across satellite, ground systems, RAN, core networks, and devices.

Skills

D2D ecosystem

Cross-functional leadership

System-level thinking

Customer interaction

Multinational collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or above

Job description

Amazon LEO is building a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to provide global connectivity. We seek an experienced technical professional with hands-on D2D and cellular ecosystem experience, capable of aligning satellite, ground, network, and device perspectives across international collaborations.

The role requires ownership, strong communication, and the ability to work directly with customers and partners in a fast-moving environment. Export controls apply; U.S.