Amazon
Propulsion Flight Operations Engineer, Project Kuiper
Amazon, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Propulsion Flight Operations Engineer, Project Kuiper
Job ID: 3092544 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC Overview
Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. 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. Responsibilities
Serve as primary operational liaison between Propulsion Design Engineering and Kuiper flight operations stakeholders Execute defined propulsion operational responses Monitor and assess propulsion system health across the constellation Support investigation and troubleshooting of in-flight anomalies Escalate to responsible engineers for scenarios where existing automation or runbooks do not apply Document operational instructions and procedures for the benefit of other Propulsion operators Develop and enhance operational procedures, both manual and automated Create and review scripted operations procedures (i.e. software development) Improve telemetry monitoring and flight data analysis capabilities Support continuous automation improvements for operational sequences Formulate responses to new operational scenarios for review and approval from the Propulsion Design Engineering team Identify and assess operational risks Collaborate in the definition of risk mitigations, owning their implementation and in-space execution Apply and scale mechanisms to assess propulsion system health and maneuverability during all mission phases Contribute to improvements propulsion system concepts of operations (CONOPs) Staff rotating shifts including early morning, late night, and weekends on a rotating basis constrained by 40h shift assignments; respond to needs for 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis Active participation in troubleshooting and investigating in-flight anomalies, working alongside propulsion subject matter experts and systems engineers Cross-train in other GNC disciplines and support the GNC's Flight Dynamics Operations team Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent skills/experience) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics) Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, or similar) Ability to work at computer workstations for extended periods Ability to respond to urgent on-call situations Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays 3+ years of relevant professional experience Experience with real-time system monitoring and anomaly response Demonstrated ability to execute technical procedures and follow operational protocols Experience with data analysis tools and software Experience with version control systems Preferred Qualifications
Experience in satellite operations Experience in ground systems development of satellite operations systems Experience in any of the operations roles in satellite navigation, conjunction risk assessment, and maneuver planning Experience in cloud-based software systems development 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Posted:
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July 21, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Job ID: 3092544 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC Overview
Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. 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. Responsibilities
Serve as primary operational liaison between Propulsion Design Engineering and Kuiper flight operations stakeholders Execute defined propulsion operational responses Monitor and assess propulsion system health across the constellation Support investigation and troubleshooting of in-flight anomalies Escalate to responsible engineers for scenarios where existing automation or runbooks do not apply Document operational instructions and procedures for the benefit of other Propulsion operators Develop and enhance operational procedures, both manual and automated Create and review scripted operations procedures (i.e. software development) Improve telemetry monitoring and flight data analysis capabilities Support continuous automation improvements for operational sequences Formulate responses to new operational scenarios for review and approval from the Propulsion Design Engineering team Identify and assess operational risks Collaborate in the definition of risk mitigations, owning their implementation and in-space execution Apply and scale mechanisms to assess propulsion system health and maneuverability during all mission phases Contribute to improvements propulsion system concepts of operations (CONOPs) Staff rotating shifts including early morning, late night, and weekends on a rotating basis constrained by 40h shift assignments; respond to needs for 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis Active participation in troubleshooting and investigating in-flight anomalies, working alongside propulsion subject matter experts and systems engineers Cross-train in other GNC disciplines and support the GNC's Flight Dynamics Operations team Qualifications
Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent skills/experience) in a relevant technical or engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics) Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, or similar) Ability to work at computer workstations for extended periods Ability to respond to urgent on-call situations Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays 3+ years of relevant professional experience Experience with real-time system monitoring and anomaly response Demonstrated ability to execute technical procedures and follow operational protocols Experience with data analysis tools and software Experience with version control systems Preferred Qualifications
Experience in satellite operations Experience in ground systems development of satellite operations systems Experience in any of the operations roles in satellite navigation, conjunction risk assessment, and maneuver planning Experience in cloud-based software systems development 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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Posted:
October 1, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted:
October 1, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted:
October 1, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted:
July 30, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Posted:
July 21, 2025 (Updated about 1 hour ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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