Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. governmentimposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Role Overview
As a Systems Engineer responsible for critical infrastructure across global Contract Manufacturer sites this role combines deep technical expertise with operational management. The position requires independently handling complex technical issues while developing solutions for largescale problems across facilities. Youll lead technical projects from conception through completion mentor junior engineers and make significant contributions to infrastructure improvements. Beyond daytoday operations youll influence technical direction through rack design collaboration with engineering teams and development of standard operating procedures. The role demands both handson technical work and strategic thinking to drive operational improvements and maintain system reliability. Success requires balancing immediate operational needs with longterm infrastructure planning while ensuring consistent standards across multiple global locations.
Key job responsibilities
Manage complete device lifecycle from standards through decommissioning
Design and implement rack infrastructure solutions
Maintain inventory systems across multiple locations
Provide handson technical support for network infrastructure
Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures
Lead system reliability improvements
Manage technical changes across environments
Support contract manufacturer operations
Travel up to 50 internationally
Ability to work in multiple countries
A day in the life
Your daily activities span across diverse technical challenges and operational needs. You might start by troubleshooting a Windows Server cluster issue while monitoring Linux system updates across multiple facilities. Throughout the day youll handle network connectivity problems whether its diagnosing TCP/IP issues configuring switches or collaborating with network teams on security implementations. Youll write and maintain scripts in both Bash and PowerShell to automate routine tasks and improve system efficiency. Managing hardware requires coordinating new equipment procurement overseeing rack installations and ensuring proper inventory tracking across facilities. You will work with Networking team to test and bring up circuits. Youll split time between handson work with physical infrastructure and managing cloudbased systems in AWS. Change management is crucial youll plan maintenance windows document procedures and implement updates while maintaining system uptime. As equipment reaches endoflife youll manage the decommissioning process and coordinate new hardware deployments. The role requires constantly balancing immediate operational needs with longterm infrastructure planning all while maintaining detailed documentation and inventory control.
3 years systems engineering experience
3 years managing critical infrastructure
Background in multisite operations
Hardware lifecycle management
Ability to lift and handle rack equipment
Experience with manufacturing environments
Project management
Vendor relationship management
IoT Infrastructure Skillset
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $94000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207900/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.