Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Leo - OISL

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

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer for the Amazon Leo program (OISL). You will lead development test system validation, manage software/hardware integration testing, and drive cross-functional test campaigns across multiple manufacturing lines.

You will develop test setups, evaluate tradeoffs, and travel as needed. Applicants should have experience automating large-scale infrastructure, strong programming skills (Python, C++, Java, etc.), and

Qualifications

• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Proficient in at least one modern language (Python, Ruby, Go, Java, C++, C#, Rust).
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development test system validation.
• Lead software/hardware integration testing.
• Lead architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines.
• Analyze data using MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Support and organize the release of software and hardware documents through gate reviews.
• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds.
• Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns.
• Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for subsystem validation.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

Programming languages (Python, Ruby,Go

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Large-scale infrastructure automation

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Linux/Unix

Job description

Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Leo - OISL

Job ID: 10602007 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Systems Engineer with a background in the requirements management, design for manufacturing, hardware/software development for hardware test.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the development test system validation
• Lead software/hardware integration testing
• Lead innovative software/firmware/hardware architectures and flows for multiple manufacturing test lines
• Lead review and analysis on data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar.
• Support and organize the release of the software and hardware system documents through gate reviews
• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds
• Write status and/or build reports for cross-functional review
• Drive and prioritize execution of system test campaigns
• Design and develop software/scripting test setups and supporting hardware for various subsystem validation of the satellite bus.
• Identify and analyze the cross‑functional tradeoffs between design alternatives, including impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale.
• Drive cross‑functional schedules, test requirements, specifications and limits with the hardware development team
• Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process
• Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems.
• Define test strategy, implement and optimize test setup/processes at the CM including design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and test software
• Develop procedures, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides to support production
• Develop and communicate system integration and evaluation strategies and plans in support of program learning, technical risk reduction, verification, and validation
• Interested and able to travel domestically and internationally

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

You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved before.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large‑scale infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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