Satellite Systems Engineer (MMOD Focus), Systems Engineering
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 116300 - 201200
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon Leo is Amazons 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.
As the primary analyst for Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) risk on spaceflight hardware you will lead up efforts to predict MMOD damage to Amazon Leo spacecraft run test campaigns down here on Earth to help ground our models and help continually improve our tools as your day-to-day job.
For 25% of your time you will also support miscellaneous Systems Engineering tasks that need attention. This can range from managing a cross-cutting technical budget to maintaining spacecraft architectural diagrams or helping draft requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Quantify risk to spaceflight hardware by modeling and simulation
- Design support logistics for and report on MMOD-related test campaigns
- Improve internal MMOD analysis processes and tools
- Interface and collaborate with industry experts on general best-practices
- Secondarily: support other system engineering tasks as-needed
- Bachelors degree in System Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of industry experience
- Experience in Python script development
- Experience meshing geometry (FEMAP preferred)
- Working knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (requirement management budget allocations MBSE diagrams etc.).
- Masters degree in System Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 5 years of industry experience
- Experience manipulating parametric CAD models (NX preferred)
- Prior experience in MMOD modeling/test
- Prior experience in ORDEM MEM and/or MASTER environmental models
- Prior experience in spacecraft systems engineering
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 $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/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.
As the primary analyst for Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) risk on spaceflight hardware you will lead up efforts to predict MMOD damage to Amazon Leo spacecraft run test campaigns down here on Earth to help ground our models and help continually improve our tools as your day-to-day job.
For 25% of your time you will also support miscellaneous Systems Engineering tasks that need attention. This can range from managing a cross-cutting technical budget to maintaining spacecraft architectural diagrams or helping draft requirements.
Key job responsibilities
- Quantify risk to spaceflight hardware by modeling and simulation
- Design support logistics for and report on MMOD-related test campaigns
- Improve internal MMOD analysis processes and tools
- Interface and collaborate with industry experts on general best-practices
- Secondarily: support other system engineering tasks as-needed
- Bachelors degree in System Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 3 years of industry experience
- Experience in Python script development
- Experience meshing geometry (FEMAP preferred)
- Working knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (requirement management budget allocations MBSE diagrams etc.).
- Masters degree in System Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- 5 years of industry experience
- Experience manipulating parametric CAD models (NX preferred)
- Prior experience in MMOD modeling/test
- Prior experience in ORDEM MEM and/or MASTER environmental models
- Prior experience in spacecraft systems engineering
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 $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/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.
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