Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Northridge, CA
Salary: $151,200–$204,600 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $174k

This role $178k

$136k most similar roles pay here $212k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $160,000–$187,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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 535 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Engineer

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Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), SEIT is a role within the multi-disciplinary ALG Engineering team focused on developing scalable space and terrestrial communication solutions. The Systems Engineer manages architecture development, requirements definition, interface design, and integration testing for satellite buses, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom ground or user terminals. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing trade studies, conducting technical data analysis, resolving cross-functional issues, and managing system configurations to ensure mission functionality. The role requires expertise in space and ground systems engineering principles, including power and mass budgets, as well as experience with electronic lab test equipment like spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. Preferred skills include proficiency in Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, C/C++, or Rust, along with knowledge of RF systems, antenna theory, and cloud infrastructure to solve complex connectivity challenges for government customers.

What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?

Median $191000 from 77 postings across 17 companies.

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Skills

Systems Engineering RF Systems Satellite Communications Ground Terminals Python Matlab LabVIEW C/C++ Rust Docker AWS Linux FPGA Hardware-in-the-loop MIL-STD-810 DO-160

What you'll do

Manage all aspects of space and ground segment systems engineering including concept development, trade studies, and requirements decomposition.
Define and track system-level budgets for power, mass, and other technical performance metrics throughout the lifecycle.
Design, integrate, and test satellite bus components, RF payloads, optical payloads, and custom ground or user terminals.
Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and software-to-hardware integration to ensure mission functionality before and after launch.
Conduct technical data analysis to verify and maintain system configurations according to operational requirements.
Resolve cross-functional technical issues using data to determine optimal engineering approaches for complex problems.
Develop and improve internal systems engineering processes and rigor to meet program goals.

What we're looking for

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent.
8+ years of experience in space vehicle, payload, or ground terminal integration and test.
8+ years of experience in space and ground systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis and configuration management.
8+ years of experience in developing system level budgets (power, dV, pointing, link) and tracking them through the lifecycle.
5+ years of experience using standard electronic lab test equipment like network analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Master's degree or higher; proficiency in Python, Matlab, or C++; and experience with cloud infrastructure (preferred).
US Citizen and candidates.

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