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

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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 Satellite Test Engineer, Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing

As a Senior Satellite Test Engineer at Amazon Leo Integrated Vehicle Testing, you will join the Hardware Development team to architect and implement test infrastructure for satellites. Your role involves defining test requirements, developing comprehensive test plans, and executing campaigns to ensure spacecraft readiness for launch. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams across ground and space systems to mitigate product risks and optimize testing capabilities through innovative hardware and processes. Key responsibilities include scripting complex automation sequences in Python, conducting RF/payload testing, and validating link budgets. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in hardware design validation, test plan development for aerospace or automotive systems, and proficiency in programming languages like Python and C. This role is crucial for the successful integration and launch of thousands of satellites as part of Amazon's ambitious space initiatives.

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, collaborating with cross-functional teams for launch readiness.
  • Create complex test automation sequences using scripting languages like Python.
  • Design and execute RF/payload testing for satellite vehicles, including link budget validation.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hardware design and validation experience for components, subsystems, and systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or related field.
  • 5+ years developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive, or consumer electronics systems.
  • Experience leading the definition and implementation of organization-wide test strategies to mitigate product risks.
  • Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.
  • Design, execute, and analyze RF/payload testing for satellite vehicle-level campaigns.

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