Senior Satellite GNC Engineer: Autonomy & Precise Pointing

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,200 - 215,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced engineer in Redmond, WA, to join the Satellite Attitude Determination and Control team. This role focuses on designing and analyzing control systems, developing algorithms for satellite flight operations, and improving operational capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's degree along with relevant experience in guidance and control algorithms. This position offers a competitive salary range of $159,200 to $215,300 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with 5+ years of quantitative field research experience.
• Experience developing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze algorithms for estimation, flight control, and precise pointing.
• Develop models and simulations of the satellite and constellation.
• Conduct component level environmental testing and subsystem integration.
• Manage the spacecraft constellation as it grows.
• Enhance operations to maximize payload time.
• Develop autonomy for Fault Detection and Isolation.

Skills

Guidance, navigation, and control algorithms

Quantitative field research

Optimization methodologies

Education

PhD or Master's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced engineer in Redmond, WA, to join the Satellite Attitude Determination and Control team. This role focuses on designing and analyzing control systems, developing algorithms for satellite flight operations, and improving operational capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's degree along with relevant experience in guidance and control algorithms. This position offers a competitive salary range of $159,200 to $215,300 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) matching program.