• Job Description

  Req#: 2382740
  Project Kuiper is an initiative to design and launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to under-served communities around the world.
  
  We are seeking engineer to work the systems engineering and project management activities as we develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems and then integrate into a producible satellite. This is a technical role requiring direct experience with the development of complex, integrated systems in safety critical applications. You will have influence over the system design and over the approach we take to develop, manufacture, and then deploy a major, networked constellation of satellites.
  This position requires some program management depth as well as direct experience developing relevant software and hardware systems. You will also play a technical role developing and analyzing requirements and interfaces for the constellation and the GNC systems. You will develop SW tools to support requirements and design analyses, trade studies, and eventually integration and testing. Your ability to take large, complex projects, break them into manageable pieces, and then drive our teams to deliver timely results will be invaluable.
  You will work with all of the program’s teams to successfully accomplish the following activities:
  • Develop and manage technical requirements and interfaces that tie to system level requirements and the Concepts of Operation for the system
  • Identify and conduct trade studies and analyses necessary to understanding GNC performance and other aspects of the design
  • Develop analysis tools and other infrastructure necessary to support systems engineering, design, analysis, and test
  • Develop program and team processes and tools as required
  • Perform integration and test planning and execution. Ensure the GNC integration plan and infrastructure will provide timely validation of the design.
  • Work with other program teams to deliver hardware and software well integrated with the satellite and other systems.
  
  
  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.Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  5+ years of experience in systems engineering roles with significant experience integrating complex systems and including work on cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule
  Direct experience with HW and SW development including specification, design, build and qualification
  Direct experience in lab test environments and flight testingAdvanced degree in a technical field
  Experience with space flight systems
  Experience with Guidance, Nav, and Control systems
  
  
  Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
  
  
  Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $121,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

• About the company

  Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as "one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world", as well as the world's most valuable brand.

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