Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Networking Solutions

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CAEl Segundo, CA
Salary: $129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted: 65 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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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 · Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Networking Solutions

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The Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Networking Solutions joins the Amazon Leo for Government Engineering team to develop complex satellite systems for government and international customers. This role involves owning space segment architecture and integration challenges, including preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, and requirements decomposition. You will collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to design, develop, and verify space segment products, performing technical data analysis and maintaining systems configurations. Key responsibilities include software-to-hardware integration, flatsat testing, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. You must utilize standard electronic lab test equipment such as network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and multimeters. The work focuses on solving space-based and terrestrial application problems by optimizing satellite system architecture and ensuring mission functionality through rigorous systems engineering processes and interdisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Systems Engineering Space Segment Architecture Satellite Systems Flatsat Testing Configuration Management Software-to-Hardware Integration Network Analyzers Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers Function Generators Multimeters Technical Data Analysis CONOPS Trade Studies

What you'll do

Perform preliminary concept development, trade studies, and CONOPS definition for space segment systems.
Execute requirements decomposition, allocation, interface definition, and verification/validation processes.
Develop integrated satellite system designs by deep-diving into subsystem functions and interfaces.
Participate in software-to-hardware integration and test activities for pre- and post-launch operations.
Perform technical data analysis to maintain systems configurations and optimize satellite architecture.
Resolve cross-functional technical issues using facts and data to determine optimal technical approaches.
Develop and improve systems engineering processes and rigor.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
Master’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace, or similar field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in space systems engineering principles, techniques, and technical performance budgets.
4+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field.
4+ years of experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to lower levels.
4+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment.