OISL Mission Operations Engineer — Automation & Systems

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

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer to own the operational success of the Optical Inter-Satellite Link payloads and bus functions. You will coordinate across ground, network, and space systems to ensure peak performance with minimal manual intervention.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and scalable operations; you will participate in launches, on-orbit demonstrations, and develop system-wide operation concepts while collaborating with software,

Qualifications

• Experience automating and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and participate in operational rehearsals
• Coordinate and participate in launch, early operation, and critical activities
• Develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments
• Analyze system data and identify improvements
• Drive automation with scalability to reduce manual intervention
• Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers

Skills

Python

Ruby

Golang

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Linux/Unix

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer to own the operational success of the Optical Inter-Satellite Link payloads and bus functions. You will coordinate across ground, network, and space systems to ensure peak performance with minimal manual intervention.

The role emphasizes automation, data analysis, and scalable operations; you will participate in launches, on-orbit demonstrations, and develop system-wide operation concepts while collaborating with software,