Sensor & Robotics Test Engineer, Kuiper Ground Systems

Job description

Description
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.

Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global development and rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation?

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Satellite Communications ground integration and test engineer to join Project Kuiper's ground systems team.

You be a key contributor in the rollout, integration, test, and troubleshooting of the Kuiper Ground Gateway systems.

The role will become the key subject matter expert in the development, scale, and execution of our highly efficient Ground Gateway build strategy.

Kuiper ground gateway are deployed to enable our low-latency, high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Become a key member of the Ground Systems Integration and test team working directly with our site build teams.
- Lead development, integration, and ongoing build operations of ground gateway antenna and terminal test systems, both fielded and in build.
- Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform data driven analysis of results, and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
- Support the rest of the Ground Systems team along with our suppliers in the identification and execution of design corrective actions improve site build defects and improve site built automation efforts
- Lead in the development of optimized field deployment integration and operational readiness test programs
- Lead in the development of automated tests that further improve in site build defect discovery and correction enabling deployment of Kuiper’s innovative Ground Gateway System
- Communicate regularly on status, risk, and change control.
- Help teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life
As a Sensor & Robotics Test Engineer, you will provide leadership supporting execution of Kuiper’s ground integration and site build test activities.

You will become a subject matter expert on the Kuiper ground system design and will be called upon frequently as such to support critical troubleshooting activities.

You will help develop and will work extensively with the Gateway terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates relative to site deployment and troubleshoot system issues.

About the team
The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Kuiper’s Ground and TT&C Gateways.

Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation.

The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years in integration and test and/or product verification and validation roles
- 2+ years using RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications
- 2+ years in development and deployment of automated tests
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience-education
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in development, integration, and commissioning of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication systems, especially with respect to Ka-band satellite ground station equipment such as parabolic full-motion antennas, RF equipment, modem, and site support equipment.
- Experience with communication system test equipment such as Vector Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Signal Generators, Power Supplies, and Oscilloscopes
- Experience with identification, development, and deployment of design for scale product improvements including maintaining configuration control discipline
- Experience supporting system engineering development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals
- Experience with software languages such as Python and analytics software such as PowerBI, Tableau, or Grafana

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $116,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201,200/year in our highest geographic market.

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

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This position will remain posted until filled.

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