Systems Development Engineer, OISL Test Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon LEO is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to lead test system validation, software/hardware integration, and cross-functional design for a satellite bus manufacturing environment. You will drive test campaigns, develop test setups, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure robust validation and risk reduction.

The role requires experience in deploying scalable infrastructure, strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Java, C++, C# or Rust), and willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes.
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust.

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 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

Skills

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Python

Java

C++

C#

Rust

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Description

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

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.

• 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 with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Java, C++, C#, Rust

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

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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

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A10411666