Sr. SATCOM System Engineer , Leo Customer Terminal

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Redmond, WA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Amazon were inventing on behalf of customers and with Amazon Leo were redefining what global connectivity looks like. Our mission is to deliver fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Every system we build helps connect people to education healthcare opportunity and each other.

As a Satellite Communication (SATCOM) System Engineer you will be responsible for Customer Terminal (CT) architecture integration and validation with hardware software and firmware. You will work in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team including electrical hardware antenna simulation silicon algorithm firmware and software engineers.

Key job responsibilities
In this role your responsibilities include:
Develop the CT architecture by working closely with sub-system engineers in electrical RF antenna thermal modem DSP ASIC algorithm firmware modeling and software
Develop the validation plans build the validation infrastructure execute testing analyze data and report the results to the stakeholders
Investigate and resolve validation failures by leading cross-functional teams
Ensure the delivered work meets technical functional performance regulatory and business requirements
Perform in-field and on-orbit validation with satellites
Travel up to 10% of the time depending on project phases

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 SATCOM System Engineer on the Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Team you will work daily with electrical hardware RF antenna silicon and product design engineers as well as software and operations teams in a collaborative environment. Your focus will be on architecting integrating and verifying customer terminal functional performance to ensure it delights our customers.

About the team
The Leo Customer Terminal team is responsible for developing both outdoor & indoor devices enabling customers internet service via the Leo satellite network. We own the entire process from early prototypes through mass production including requirements documents architecture definition hardware development and all integration/verification testing.

- 5 years of automation scripting using Python Bash Shell and/or Perl experience
- Experience with networking fundamentals including hands-on experience with load balancers switches routers etc.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering computer engineering computer science physics or other relevant engineering discipline
- 5 years of satellite terminal development integration and validation experience
- Strong understanding of communication systems RF and antenna
- Experience in MATLAB Python or C
- Familiarity with test instruments such as spectrum analyzer vector signal analyzers channel emulators and GNSS emulators

- Master or PhD degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline
- Knowledge of digital communication systems error correction synchronization spread spectrum single and multi-carrier techniques and modulation types such as QPSK APSK and QAM
- Understanding of free space communication and satellite link budget principals in K band
- Experience in developing simulation and modeling tools
- Familiarity with active and passive RF components beamforming circuits electromagnetic propagation
- Satellite over-the-air Communication field-trial experience
- Experience working with mobility satellite terminals such as maritime and aeronautical

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 159100.00 - 215300.00 USD annually


Required Experience:

Senior IC

At Amazon were inventing on behalf of customers and with Amazon Leo were redefining what global connectivity looks like. Our mission is to deliver fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Every sys...
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