Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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TL;DR · Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer

As a Ground Terminal Technical Ops Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the Leo Ground Systems team to ensure high-performance ground gateways continuously serve broadband customers. Your responsibilities include addressing and remediating antenna faults, performing on-site fault analysis, maintaining calibrations, managing software updates, and collaborating with stakeholders to keep terminals aligned with organizational goals. You will develop training plans, communicate regularly with senior management, and travel up to 50% for on-site support. The role requires experience in satellite communications earth stations, Ka-band infrastructure, and LEO/MEO systems, along with strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work remotely and internationally. This position involves working with cutting-edge tracking antennas, modems, and innovative support systems to maintain mission-critical communication between ground terminals and Low Earth Orbit satellites.

What you'll do

  • Address and remediate antenna faults, alarms, and anomalies.
  • Perform on-site fault analysis and troubleshooting of gateway antennas.
  • Maintain and update antenna calibrations as necessary.
  • Manage tactical interactions with partners to ensure technical compliance.
  • Develop team training plans and materials for operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of networking and troubleshooting experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in RF, Aerospace, or related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in design and commissioning of radio/mobile telecom/SATCOM earth stations.
  • Ability to write and review accurate support procedures and system documentation.
  • Experience with satellite communications earth stations or network development and operation.
  • Ka-band experience relevant to earth station infrastructure.
  • LEO and/or MEO satellite systems experience.

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