
Power Test Engineer, Satellite Power Hardware-In-The-Loop, Amazon Leo
Amazon • Redmond, Washington, United States
Salary: $96,600 - $160,000 / year
**Role & seniority: ** Test Engineer (hands-on validation; likely mid/junior based on “1+ years” experience requirement)
**Location & work type: ** USA, WA, Redmond — (work setting not explicitly stated; role appears on-site/engineering campus based on hardware/test execution)
**Stack/tools (from description): **
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Hardware/software validation of satellite vehicle power system
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Test infrastructure design (hardware + software)
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Engineering lifecycle practices (coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, “livesite operations”)
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Interfaces/APIs/tools not specified; emphasis on test automation and real-time HW/SW integration
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Architect/design/automate vehicle test cases to verify satellite power performance vs requirements
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Troubleshoot anomalies in production hardware/software tests with operators and engineers
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Design and deploy test systems (hardware + software) and create SOPs to scale operations and reduce nonconformances
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Must-have skills:
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Validation experience for hardware components/subsystems/systems (1+ years)
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Ability to work across disciplines for spacecraft power systems (battery, solar, power distribution, bus)
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Strong engineering fundamentals; degree in EE/ME/material science/physics or equivalent
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Cross-functional collaboration and support for validation campaigns
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U.S. export-control eligibility (US citizen/PR/
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Full Description
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are seeking a Test Engineer, who is familiar with the validation of hardware and software stacks that comprise of our satellite’s vehicle power system. We support the design, build, and test of complex vehicle power hardware and software systems for Amazon Leo satellites. This role is hands-on and spans flight vehicle design and verification, test infrastructure design reviews, cross-functional technical engagement, and execution of validation campaigns for current and next-generation power components and systems of the Amazon Leo Satellite product roadmap. You will work closely with Electric, Systems, Mechanical, Thermal, Reliability, Manufacturing, and external partners to ensure power systems meet targeted performance, safety, and mission requirements.
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.
Key job responsibilities
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Architect, design, and automate new vehicle test cases that validate and
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verify satellite performance against requirements
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Work with operators and engineers to troubleshoot anomalies found in
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production hardware and software test
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Build standard operating procedures to scale routine satellite operations and
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reduce recurring issues and non conformances
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Power Systems testing stakeholders
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(electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, etc.) to capture power systems test
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venue needs and requirements and perform trade-offs to meet those requirements
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Provide test input to vehicle power system design trade studies and support
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next-generation power systems development
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Design, prototype, and deploy test systems hardware and software to verify and
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validate power systems performance against requirements.
About the team The Satellite Power HITL team is responsible for ensuring the safety, performance, and reliability of spacecraft power systems (battery, solar, power distribution, bus, etc.) from early development through production. Basic
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
- 1+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and
systems experience Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
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USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually