Systems Development Engineer, OISL Test Automation

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 in Redmond, WA, to lead test system validation and software/hardware integration across multiple manufacturing lines. You will analyze data with MATLAB or Python, develop test setups, and drive cross-functional test campaigns for satellite bus subsystems.

The role requires performance in a fast-paced hardware-software environment, ability to travel domestically and internationally, and a background in requirements

Qualifications

• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and CI/CD pipelining.
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field or relevant work experience.
• Experience programming with Python, Java, C++, C#, or Rust.

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 release of software and hardware documents.
• Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds.
• Write status/build reports for cross-functional review.
• Drive cross-functional schedules, test requirements, specs and limits with hardware team.
• Develop test setups and supporting hardware for subsystem validation of the satellite bus.
• Identify cross-functional tradeoffs and impact on performance, schedule, cost, risk, complexity, and scale.
• Provide DFT feedback throughout design process.
• Support production and integration efforts for hardware subsystems.
• Define test strategy and optimize test setups at CM with fixtures/equipment/software.
• Develop procedures and maintenance plans to support production.
• Communicate system integration and evaluation strategies for program learning and risk reduction.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

C#

Rust

MATLAB

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Java

C++

C#

Rust

MATLAB

Job description

Job ID: 10582075 | 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 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

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.