Sr. Satellite Test Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Testing

Amazon is a global technology company that provides a wide range of products and services, including e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital streaming.
$136,100 - $235,200
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space · Telecommunications
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Description For Sr. Satellite Test Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Testing

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for an experienced Senior Satellite Test Engineer to help architect cutting edge test infrastructure and take satellites from initial build, through functional testing, spacecraft validation, and chart the path to reliably integrating and launching thousands of satellites.

As a Project Kuiper Satellite Test Engineer, you will:

  • Develop, augment, and support testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft.
  • Lead the definition and implementation of organization-wide test strategies.
  • Work with various teams to gather requirements, design test plans, and prepare for test execution.
  • Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with multiple teams.
  • Communicate across teams to identify and address product risks.
  • Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize testing capabilities.

The Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team's tasks change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field, along with extensive experience in RF testing, hardware systems design and validation, and test plan development and execution for complex systems.

Join us in this fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas and contribute to a project that aims to provide global broadband connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Satellite Test Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Testing

  • Develop and support testing of components, from subsystems to full spacecraft
  • Lead the definition and implementation of organization-wide test strategies
  • Work with various teams to gather requirements and design test plans
  • Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with multiple teams
  • Communicate across teams to identify and address product risks
  • Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize testing capabilities

Requirements For Sr. Satellite Test Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Testing

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field
  • 5+ years of hands-on RF testing & troubleshooting experience
  • 5+ years of experience in design and validation of hardware systems
  • 5+ years of experience in a development environment
  • 5+ years experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems

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