Amazon
Senior Payload Integration & Test Engineer, Amazon LEO
Amazon, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Senior Payload Integration & Test Engineer, Amazon LEO
Amazon Leo 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. As a Sr. Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload‑related features for the LEO satellite, ground gateway and customer terminals. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon LEO’s wide‑ranging, inter‑disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on‑orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimisation and reporting of test data.
Responsibilities
Conceptualise and execute a test campaign with functionality and performance; capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
End‑to‑end functional and performance testing including ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals and cloud services.
Expand test coverage in lab by integrating with test equipment and collaborating closely with test equipment vendors.
Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyse log files, compare models to observed behaviour, root cause.
Troubleshoot and root cause MAC‑to‑application‑layer throughput degradation and packet losses across the system.
Support and reproduce on‑orbit functional and performance issues in the lab.
Draft and maintain high‑quality documentation for program‑level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.
Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field.
10+ years of satellite and/or cellular lab testing experience.
Experience with Linux, basic networking skills, and RF lab equipment configuration.
Experience with test development in Python or similar language.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s/PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
Software‑defined network implementations and network protocol extension.
Experience with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, customer terminal simulators and vector signal analyzers/generators.
Proficiency with test development in Python.
Experience with common database query languages and viewing tools, such as SQL and Grafana.
Experience with common AWS Cloud Services.
Strong cross‑functional coordination skills.
Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These duties and responsibilities include the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, 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.
The base pay for this position ranges from $143,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/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 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.
Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC Job ID: A3142207
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Responsibilities
Conceptualise and execute a test campaign with functionality and performance; capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
End‑to‑end functional and performance testing including ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals and cloud services.
Expand test coverage in lab by integrating with test equipment and collaborating closely with test equipment vendors.
Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyse log files, compare models to observed behaviour, root cause.
Troubleshoot and root cause MAC‑to‑application‑layer throughput degradation and packet losses across the system.
Support and reproduce on‑orbit functional and performance issues in the lab.
Draft and maintain high‑quality documentation for program‑level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.
Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or experience working in electrical engineering field.
10+ years of satellite and/or cellular lab testing experience.
Experience with Linux, basic networking skills, and RF lab equipment configuration.
Experience with test development in Python or similar language.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s/PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
Software‑defined network implementations and network protocol extension.
Experience with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, customer terminal simulators and vector signal analyzers/generators.
Proficiency with test development in Python.
Experience with common database query languages and viewing tools, such as SQL and Grafana.
Experience with common AWS Cloud Services.
Strong cross‑functional coordination skills.
Equal Opportunity Statement Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These duties and responsibilities include the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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, 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.
The base pay for this position ranges from $143,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/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 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.
Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC Job ID: A3142207
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