Sr. Systems Engineer, Kuiper Ground Systems

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Satellite Communications Ground Systems Engineer, where you'll lead the development of cutting-edge antenna systems for a revolutionary satellite constellation. This role involves collaborating with experts to design and implement high-performance systems that provide critical connectivity to underserved communities. You'll become a subject matter expert, tackling challenges in system design and troubleshooting while ensuring seamless operations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team at the forefront of satellite technology, making a meaningful impact on global communications.

Benefits

Equity options

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Workplace accommodations

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering for satellite communications.
• In-depth understanding of satellite communications link budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture and specifications for satellite ground systems.
• Support ongoing operations including fault analysis and resolution.

Skills

Systems Engineering

RF Systems

Satellite Communications

Data Analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

PowerBI

Tableau

Grafana

Job description

Job ID: 2958991 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global development and rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation? We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Satellite Communications Ground Systems Engineer to join Project Kuiper's Ground Systems team. You will develop requirements and design for cutting edge antenna systems, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop highly efficient integration and test processes, and become a subject matter expert on Kuiper Gateway and Tracking, Telemetry, and Control (TT&C) terminals. Kuiper ground gateway and TT&C terminals enable our low-latency, high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:

1. Become a key member of the Ground Systems development and implementation team.
2. Develop architecture, specifications, requirements, and designs and perform analyses, prepare documentation, and conduct presentations for parabolic LEO TT&C and Gateway Terminal systems.
3. Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform data driven analysis of results, and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
4. Support the Ground Systems team and suppliers in execution of product development and qualification activities.
5. Assist in the development of monitoring and control systems and methodologies, including operational and fault management plans and on-site commissioning methodologies.
6. Support ongoing operations including fault analysis and resolution, and performance metrics and trends.
7. Communicate regularly on status, risk, and change control.

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.


A day in the life
As a Sr. Systems Engineer, you will provide leadership supporting execution of Kuiper’s ground systems design, verification, and operation activities. You will become a subject matter expert on the Kuiper ground system design and will be called upon frequently as such to support critical troubleshooting activities. You will help develop and will work extensively with the Gateway and TT&C terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates and troubleshoot system issues.

About the team
The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Kuiper’s Ground and TT&C Gateways. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation. The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of systems engineering experience in development and delivery of satellite communications systems.
- 4+ years RF systems experience, preferably with ground tracking antennas and systems.
- Experience in product design, and/or integration and test at Ka-band as related to antenna systems and their associated ancillary equipment.
- In-depth understanding of satellite communications link budgets.
- Experience supporting ground systems development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience-education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in development, integration, and commissioning of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication systems, especially with respect to Ka-band satellite ground station equipment such as parabolic full-motion antennas, RF equipment, modem, and site support equipment.
- Experience in writing and managing system and subsystem requirements, including definition and traceability.
- Experience in defining and documenting hardware and software and interfaces, between systems and subsystems.
- Experience supporting system engineering development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Experience with software languages such as Python and analytics software such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Grafana.
- Ka and V band systems experience, preferably with ground tracking antennas and systems.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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 this link. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Posted: April 18, 2025 (Updated about 21 hours ago)