Senior Satellite Test Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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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 648 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Satellite Test Engineer

The Sr. Satellite Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing joins the Integrated Vehicle Test team to architect test infrastructure and manage satellite progression from initial build through spacecraft validation. This role involves defining test requirements, developing complex test plans and scripts, and executing test campaigns to support development and production initiatives. You will develop, augment, and support testing for components ranging from subsystems to full spacecraft to determine flight suitability. Key responsibilities include designing innovative hardware, performing RF/payload testing for link budget validation, and developing automation sequences. You will utilize Python, MATLAB, and C to solve technical problems. The work focuses on ensuring reliable satellite vehicle operation in space by developing test hardware, software, and processes to scale production cadence for a low Earth orbit satellite network.

What you'll do

  • Develop and support testing for components ranging from subsystems to full spacecraft to determine flight suitability.
  • Lead the definition and implementation of organization-wide test strategies to mitigate product risks.
  • Gather requirements and design test plans and cases for avionics, payload, and software teams.
  • 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 analyze RF/payload testing for satellite vehicle-level campaigns, including link budget validation.
  • Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve overall testing capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, and systems.
  • 5+ years of experience in a development environment.
  • 5+ years of experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
  • 2+ years of scripting or programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or C.
  • Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems.
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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