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Amazon · 5 hours ago

Sr. SATCOM System Engineer , Leo Customer Terminal

Redmond, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon is redefining global connectivity through its Leo project, aiming to deliver broadband to underserved communities via low Earth orbit satellites. The SATCOM System Engineer will focus on Customer Terminal architecture, integration, and validation, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure technical performance meets customer needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop the CT architecture by working closely with sub-system engineers in electrical, RF, antenna, thermal, modem, DSP, ASIC, algorithm, firmware, modeling, and software

Develop the validation plans, build the validation infrastructure, execute testing, analyze data, and report the results to the stakeholders

Investigate and resolve validation failures by leading cross-functional teams

Ensure the delivered work meets technical, functional, performance, regulatory, and business requirements

Perform in-field and on-orbit validation with satellites

Travel up to 10% of the time, depending on project phases

Qualification

Satellite terminal developmentCommunication systems understandingAutomation scriptingNetworking fundamentalsMATLABSimulationModeling toolsElectrical engineering degreeC++RF components familiaritySoft skills

Required

5+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience

Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers, switches, routers, etc

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or other relevant engineering discipline

5+ years of satellite terminal development, integration, and validation experience

Strong understanding of communication systems, RF, and antenna

Experience in MATLAB, Python or C++

Familiarity with test instruments such as spectrum analyzer, vector signal analyzers, channel emulators, and GNSS emulators

Preferred

Master or PhD degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline

Knowledge of digital communication systems, error correction, synchronization, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as QPSK, APSK, and QAM

Understanding of free space communication and satellite link budget principals in K band

Experience in developing simulation and modeling tools

Familiarity with active and passive RF components, beamforming circuits, electromagnetic propagation

Satellite over-the-air Communication field-trial experience

Experience working with mobility satellite terminals such as maritime and aeronautical

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave