Mission Operations Systems Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer for the OISL team to own operational success of payload and bus functions at the systems level and orchestrate across ground, network, and space systems. You will drive automation, prepare for launches and on-orbit demos, and push for scalable improvements while coordinating with multiple engineering teams.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and knowledge of space system design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience analyzing dependencies, tradeoffs, and sensitivities across multi-disciplinary systems

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and participate in operational rehearsals
• Coordinate and participate in all launch, early operation, and other critical activities
• Develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments
• Develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement
• Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that satellite and constellation function operate at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention
• Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans
• Work closely with software, hardware and systems engineers

Job description

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Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access. 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 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.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and participate in operational rehearsals


• Coordinate and participate in all launch, early operation, and other critical activities


• Develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments


• Develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement


• Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that satellite and constellation function operate at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention


• Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans


• Work closely with software, hardware and systems engineers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing dependencies, tradeoffs, and sensitivities across multi-disciplinary systems

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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 - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10555709

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