Controls Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $117,300–$160,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Controls Engineer, Amazon Leo Optical Inter-Satellite Link

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Join the Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC team as a Controls Engineer for the Amazon LEO Optical Inter-Satellite Link project. This role involves working closely with senior PAT engineers to develop and test pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) systems for free-space optical links in satellites. Your daily tasks will include analyzing flight telemetry data, running simulations, developing FPGA verification tests, and supporting electrical engineering activities such as board-level testing and troubleshooting. You’ll need proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, experience with lab instrumentation, and a strong background in control system fundamentals. The position requires knowledge of digital/analog signal interfaces, fixed-point concepts, and version control systems like Git. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace or defense environments and familiarity with tools such as Vivado/ModelSim for FPGA development and Speedgoat/dSPACE for real-time platforms.

Skills

MATLAB Simulink Python Git FPGA Vivado ModelSim Speedgoat dSPACE Oscilloscopes LogicAnalyzers SignalGenerators SpectrumAnalyzers SPI I2C LVDS CAN Ethernet

What you'll do

Analyze flight telemetry data and correlate with simulation predictions to identify discrepancies.
Develop and maintain test vectors for PAT FPGA implementations against Simulink reference models.
Support electrical design reviews and contribute to trade studies for data converter selection.
Assist in debugging board-level issues and support hardware-in-the-loop verification activities.
Document RCA findings, discrepancy investigations, and contribute to configuration management records.

What we're looking for

BS degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
Professional experience in hardware-adjacent controls, test, or systems engineering.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model development and debugging.
Experience analyzing flight data to identify trends and anomalies.
Familiarity with lab instrumentation and digital/analog signal interfaces.
Understanding of control system fundamentals including feedback loops and stability concepts.
Experience with version control (Git) and working across interdisciplinary teams.