Senior Satellite Network Engineer & Automation Lead

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, is seeking a Network Development Engineer in Arlington, VA. You will lead implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise networks across global locations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for mission-critical operations.

Requirements include 8+ years in major internet routing protocols and 5+ years of automation with Python/Bash.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 5+ years of automation experience using Python, Bash, Shell or other programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Deployment and ongoing maintenance of complex network solutions in manufacturing and lab environments
• Ensure robust network operations supporting launch and mission activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex routing, interconnectivity, and performance issues
• Implement and manage change control processes for network modifications
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation
• Lead capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
• Enhance and manage monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue detection
• Mentor junior engineers on operational best practices and troubleshooting techniques
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical infrastructure support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability for mission-critical operations

Skills

Routing protocols

Automation scripting

Tools

AWS networking

Job description

Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, is seeking a Network Development Engineer in Arlington, VA. You will lead implementation, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise networks across global locations, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for mission-critical operations.

Requirements include 8+ years in major internet routing protocols and 5+ years of automation with Python/Bash.