Senior Satellite GNC Engineer Project Kuiper
Senior Satellite GNC Engineer Project Kuiper
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Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast affordable broadband to a wide range of customers including consumers businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Key job responsibilities
This position is part of the Satellite Attitude Determination and Control team. You will design and analyze the control system and algorithms support development of our flight hardware and software help integrate the satellite in our labs participate in flight operations and see a constellation of satellites flow through the production line in the building next door.
You will design and analyze algorithms for estimation flight control and precise pointing using linear methods and simulation. Along with that will be plenty of work developing and applying models and simulations with various levels of fidelity of the satellite and our constellation.
The labs in our building provide for component level environmental testing functional and performance checkout subsystem integration and satellite integration up to Day in the Life testing and mission rehearsal.
We are excited to get into space so you can look forward to seeing your designs launch and fly soon!
A day in the life
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in the design of an entirely new satellite system with challenging performance requirements. The large integrated constellation brings opportunities for advanced capabilities that need investigation and development. The constellation size also puts emphasis on engineering excellence so our tools and methods from conceptualization through manufacturing and all phases of test will be state of the art as will the satellite and supporting infrastructure on the ground.
You will find that Kuipers mission is compelling so our program is staffed with some of the top engineers in the industry. Our daily collaboration with other teams on the program brings constant opportunity for discovery learning and growth.
About the team
Our team has lots of experience with various satellite systems and many other flight vehicles. We have bench strength in both our mission and core GNC disciplines. We design prototype test iterate and learn together. Because GNC is central to safe flight we tend to drive Concepts of Operation and many system level analyses.
PhD or Masters degree and 5 years of quantitative field research experience
3 years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience
Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to nonqualitative researchers
Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
Knowledge of C Matlab Python or similar programming languages
Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
This position is part of the Satellite Attitude Determination and Control team. You will design and analyze the control system and algorithms support development of our flight hardware and software help integrate the satellite in our labs participate in flight operations and see a constellation of satellites flow through the production line in the building next door.
You will design and analyze algorithms for estimation flight control and precise pointing using linear methods and simulation. Along with that will be plenty of work developing and applying models and simulations with various levels of fidelity of the satellite and our constellation.
The labs in our building provide for component level environmental testing functional and performance checkout subsystem integration and satellite integration up to Day in the Life testing and mission rehearsal.
We are excited to get into space so you can look forward to seeing your designs launch and fly soon!
A day in the life
This is an opportunity to play a significant role in the design of an entirely new satellite system with challenging performance requirements. The large integrated constellation brings opportunities for advanced capabilities that need investigation and development. The constellation size also puts emphasis on engineering excellence so our tools and methods from conceptualization through manufacturing and all phases of test will be state of the art as will the satellite and supporting infrastructure on the ground.
You will find that Kuipers mission is compelling so our program is staffed with some of the top engineers in the industry. Our daily collaboration with other teams on the program brings constant opportunity for discovery learning and growth.
About the team
Our team has lots of experience with various satellite systems and many other flight vehicles. We have bench strength in both our mission and core GNC disciplines. We design prototype test iterate and learn together. Because GNC is central to safe flight we tend to drive Concepts of Operation and many system level analyses.
PhD or Masters degree and 5 years of quantitative field research experience
3 years of investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products experience
Experience communicating qualitative research methods and findings to nonqualitative researchers
Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
Knowledge of C Matlab Python or similar programming languages
Experience building web based dashboards using common frameworks
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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