Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon; Boston (MA); 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 will play a crucial role in the Optical Inter-Satellite Link team. This position focuses on ensuring operational success through automation and excellence across ground, network, and space systems. You'll coordinate launches, conduct operational rehearsals, and develop innovative concepts for network operation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for aerospace engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Knowledge in space system architecture and subsystem functionality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstrations.
• Drive automation efforts ensuring peak performance with minimal manual intervention.

Skills

Automation of large-scale infrastructure

Python programming

Linux/Unix experience

CI/CD pipelines

Space system design knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Aerospace Engineering

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

BS degree 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.