Satellite Test Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $152k
$121k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $152,000–$187,212 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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About Amazon Inc

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

Amazon Inc currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Satellite Test Engineer

As a Senior Satellite Test Engineer on the Integrated Vehicle Testing team, you will architect test infrastructure and manage the transition of satellites from initial build through functional testing and spacecraft validation. You will collaborate with avionics, payload, and software teams to define requirements, develop complex test plans, and execute campaigns for both development and production initiatives. Your daily work involves designing and executing RF/payload testing, including link budget validation and performance characterization, while developing automated sequences using Python, MATLAB, or C. You will also design innovative hardware and processes to optimize testing capabilities for the low Earth orbit satellite network. The role focuses on solving technical challenges related to scaling production cadence and ensuring vehicle reliability for launch by managing complex systems of systems within a high-paced aerospace environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and support testing for components ranging from subsystems to full spacecraft to ensure flight suitability.
  • Define and implement organization-wide test strategies to mitigate product risks for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with avionics, payload, and software teams to gather requirements and design complex test plans.
  • Own vehicle-level test campaigns to deliver thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.
  • Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.
  • Design and develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize testing capabilities.
  • Execute and analyze RF/payload testing, including link budget validation and performance characterization.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, specifically electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in a development environment.
  • 2+ years of scripting or programming experience using Python, MATLAB, or C.
  • Experience in development of test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016) (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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