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Amazon • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority: Senior level; Sr. Payload I&T Engineer responsible for integration and test of satellite payloads, ground gateway, and customer terminals for Amazon LEO.
Stack/tools: Linux; RF lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, vector signal analyzers/generators, terminal simulators); test automation (Python); networking basics; databases/visibility tools (SQL, Grafana); AWS Cloud Services.
Design and execute end-to-end functional and performance test campaigns across ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals, and cloud services.
Develop, document, and maintain test verification matrices; automate test execution and analysis; expand lab test coverage with vendor equipment.
Troubleshoot deeply to identify root causes (data collection, log analysis, model vs. observed behavior); reproduce on-orbit issues in the lab; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field; 10+ years in satellite and/or cellular lab testing.
Proficiency with Linux, basic networking, and RF lab equipment; strong Python test development.
U.S. citizenship/nationality, permanent resident, or lawful status per export-control rules.
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. Come work at Amazon!
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 the 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, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. As a senior member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite payload including the ground gateway and customer terminals. This includes everything from integrating new features in lab with test equipment to getting features working end to end including ground service with the expected performance.
accomplish the following in pursuit of integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
End to end functional and performance testing to include 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, analyze log files,
compare models to observed behavior, 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.
U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree
in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or 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,
etc.
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.
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: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and 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 include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and 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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. 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/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
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