Network Development Engineer II, Satellite Systems Integration and Test

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Austin, TXRedmond, WASan Diego, CA
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$136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Network Development Engineer II, Satellite Systems Integration and Test

Network Development Engineer II, Satellite Systems Integration and Test, Amazon Leo joins the Satellite Systems Integration and Test team to validate the communications path connecting a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to global customers. This role involves leading hands-on integration and testing of satellite communications and ground-network capabilities. You will own end-to-end validation across satellite payloads, ground gateways, customer terminals, transport networks, and cloud services. Daily tasks include troubleshooting complex system issues using packet captures, telemetry, and RF measurements to isolate latency or throughput degradation. You will build automated test execution and data collection processes using Python, Bash, Shell, or Perl. The role requires expertise in major internet routing protocols and Linux/Unix environments to solve technical problems involving RF link behavior and embedded software.

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end integration and validation of satellite communications features across payloads, gateways, and cloud services.
  • Develop and execute test campaigns to evaluate functionality, performance, reliability, scale, and failure recovery.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues using packet captures, system logs, telemetry, and RF measurements.
  • Use tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, and iperf to isolate packet loss, latency, and throughput degradation.
  • Automate test execution, data collection, and performance analysis using Python or similar scripting languages.
  • Build repeatable processes to improve team efficiency and consistency in testing and reporting.
  • Configure channel emulators and lab equipment to reproduce operational issues in controlled environments.
  • Drive root-cause investigations to resolution and mentor engineers on integration and troubleshooting practices.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience with major internet routing protocols.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
  • 1+ years of experience with automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell, and/or Perl (preferred).

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