Sr. I&T Engineer, Kuiper Ground Systems

Project Kuiper 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.

Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global development and rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Satellite Communications ground integration and test engineer to join Project Kuipers ground systems team. You will lead efforts to develop laboratory and field test systems collaborate with subject matter experts to develop highly efficient integration and test processes and become a subject matter expert on Kuiper Gateway and Tracking Telemetry and Control (TT&C) terminals. Kuiper ground gateway and TT&C terminals enable our low-latency high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Become a key member of the Ground Systems development and implementation team.
- Lead development integration and ongoing operations of ground systems antenna and terminal test systems both laboratory and fielded.
- Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues perform data driven analysis of results and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
- Support the Ground Systems team and suppliers in execution of product qualification activities.
- Engage with suppliers to evaluate their test and validation results versus expected product performance and provide proactive feedback on potential improvements.
- Develop optimized field integration and operational readiness test programs that enable project Kuipers innovative Ground System.
- Communicate regularly on status risk and change control.
- Help teams reduce exposure to classic failure modes.

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.


A day in the life
As a Integration and Test Engineer you will provide leadership supporting execution of Kuipers ground integration and test activities. You will become a subject matter expert on the Kuiper ground system design and will be called upon frequently as such to support critical troubleshooting activities. You will help develop and will work extensively with the Gateway and TT&C terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates and troubleshoot system issues.

About the team
The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture design build and installation of Kuipers Ground and TT&C Gateways. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation. The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services Networks Regulatory Payload Test and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.

- 4 years in integration and test and/or product verification and validation roles
- 2 years using RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent experience-education


- Experience in development integration and commissioning of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication systems especially with respect to Ka-band satellite ground station equipment such as parabolic full-motion antennas RF equipment modem and site support equipment.
- Experience with communication system test equipment such as Vector Spectrum Analyzers Vector Signal Generators Power Supplies and Oscilloscopes
- Experience with system test bed development and operations including maintaining configuration control discipline
- Experience supporting system engineering development efforts including meeting cost schedule and performance goals
- Experience with software languages such as Python and analytics software such as PowerBI Tableau or Grafana

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.