Senior Satellite Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 Satellite Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing

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As a Senior Satellite Test Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in the Hardware Development division, you will join a team responsible for developing and scaling test processes for satellite production. Your role involves architecting comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability of thousands of satellites from initial build through launch readiness. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining and implementing test campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing engineers and software developers, and developing complex automation scripts using Python or MATLAB. You will also innovate hardware and processes to enhance testing capabilities, ensuring that satellite upgrades are thoroughly qualified for production testing. This role requires a strong background in STEM fields, extensive experience in hands-on testing and hardware validation, and proficiency with scripting languages like Python and MATLAB.

Skills

Python MATLAB C Test automation Scripting Complex test scripts Test plans Satellite testing Hardware systems design Validation processes Qualification vehicles Production testing Aerospace testing Automotive testing Consumer electronics testing

What you'll do

Develop and support testing of satellite components from subsystems to full spacecraft.
Lead the definition and implementation of test strategies to mitigate product risks.
Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams for launch readiness.
Create complex test automation sequences using scripting languages like Python or MATLAB.
Innovate hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
Over 5 years of hands-on testing experience for complex systems.
Experience developing and executing test plans for aerospace or automotive systems.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, MATLAB, or C.
Leadership in defining and implementing organization-wide test strategies.
Expertise in hardware system design and validation.

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