Space Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CANorthridge, CA
Salary
$129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $152k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $140,600–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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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 · Space Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer

As a Space Systems Modeling and Analysis Engineer, you will join the team to develop and deploy high-fidelity computational models of multi-orbit space architectures. You will build fast, parallelizable simulations for proliferated constellations across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits to support SATCOM, navigation warfare, space-based sensing and targeting, and missile warning missions. Your daily work involves modeling space-to-space crosslinks, ground segment architectures, and sensor performance for multi-phenomenology detection. You will perform trade studies on constellation design, link budgets, and timing architectures while analyzing system resilience under contested conditions. To succeed, you must be proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C++ and experienced with high-performance computing, orbital mechanics, and RF link analysis. This role solves critical problems regarding infrastructure reliability and sensor coverage for resilient space systems in degraded environments.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity models of multi-orbit space constellations for SATCOM, navigation, and missile warning missions.
  • Design and execute large-scale, parallelizable simulations to evaluate constellation performance and resilience under various conditions.
  • Perform trade studies and sensitivity analyses on constellation design parameters, sensor geometries, and network topologies.
  • Model ground segment architectures including radar systems, entry points, and command and control infrastructure.
  • Model space-based threats such as maneuverable satellites, counter-space systems, and electromagnetic warfare effects.
  • Analyze Space Data Network architectures including space-to-space crosslinks and network service orchestration.
  • Develop sensor performance models for multi-phenomenology detection across infrared and radar mission types.
  • Produce technical documentation, trade study reports, and briefings to inform architecture decisions for leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience developing physics-based models and simulations of space systems.
  • Experience modeling systems across multiple orbital regimes including LEO, MEO, and GEO.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for numerical modeling and data analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience with parallelizable or high-performance computing approaches for large-scale simulations.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Applied Physics, or related field (preferred).
  • Familiarity with SATCOM network modeling, resilient constellation design, and space domain awareness (preferred).

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