Senior Ground Systems Engineer, Leo Ground Systems

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Above market

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This role $178k
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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 · Senior Ground Systems Engineer, Leo Ground Systems

As a Senior Ground Systems Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the Ground Systems team responsible for designing and deploying high-performance ground systems for satellite constellations. Your daily tasks will include defining RF technical oversight for integrated terminal products, developing innovative solutions to complex design problems, conducting in-depth design reviews, and creating detailed documentation. You will also assist in verifying and validating product requirements and support operational monitoring and control methodologies. The role requires expertise in RF hardware equipment and modem products, satellite communications link budgets, and experience with full motion tracking antennas and modems. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, along with at least 8 years of system engineering experience in satellite communications systems development. Familiarity with tools like MATLAB, Python, STK, and Visualyse is preferred for this cutting-edge project aimed at enabling seamless global communication through Amazon’s Leo constellation.

What you'll do

  • Define and develop Radio Frequency (RF) technical solutions for integrated terminal products.
  • Conduct in-depth design reviews and prepare necessary documentation for parabolic LEO tracking systems.
  • Develop RF architecture and requirements for ground gateway and TT&C terminals.
  • Assist in creating verification and validation plans to ensure product compliance with requirements.
  • Support identification, analysis, and resolution of operational faults and performance issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of system engineering experience in satellite communications systems.
  • RF systems expertise with ground tracking antennas and systems.
  • Experience in RF product design, integration, and test for antenna systems.
  • In-depth understanding of satellite communications link budgets.
  • Systems Engineering experience supporting cost, schedule, and performance goals.

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