Amazon Leo is Amazon's 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.
We are looking for a hands-on System Development Engineer to develop mechatronics and software tools for mechanical testing of flight hardware. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality, and reliability.
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.
Key job responsibilities
• Test Design and Analysis: Analyze hardware requirements to design, develop, and maintain test automation software and data infrastructure used in satellite development and qualification.
• Hardware and Software Integration: Integrate mechanical components, automation controls, electronics, sensors, and software systems to aid in the delivery of hardware test and development solutions (mechanical and mechatronics focus).
• Software Architecture: Design, write, and deploy software solutions that automate test execution and the post processing of complex data to determine viability of flight hardware. Build modular systems that enable faster deployments and more robust operation.
• Design for Reliability: Build production test systems that run consistently and handle errors gracefully. Push testing earlier in the process and chase down root cause of problems to prevent recurring issues.
• Collaboration: Lead and participate in design reviews, and risk assessments, to contribute to the continuous improvement of satellite hardware performance. Work concurrently with the design engineers to provide design for testability (DFT) feedback throughout the design process.
A day in the life
As a Project Kuiper Test Automation Engineer, you will own the design and implementation of automated test equipment used to validate satellite hardware designs from initial prototypes, though functional testing, and into pilot production. You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives. You will collaborate with teammates to build scalable test systems that enable iterative improvement. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment.
About the team
This team is organized within the satellite mechanical design team to accelerate the design iteration process and ensure on-time delivery of the most stable and successful product possible. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on new and exciting responsibilities as required to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to complex problems and novel technical challenges that push you to develop new skills. You’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost.
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience developing test infrastructure to meet the needs of testing spacecraft or similarly complex systems.
- 3+ years of experience with automating hardware testing and data analysis using Python, C++, LabVIEW or similar
- Experience with common communication protocols such as Modbus, EtherCAT, MQTT, gRPC, or HTTP
- Experience in robotics design, automation systems development, control systems design, or related product development
- Experience with AWS or cloud technologies
- Experience working with networks, IT infrastructure, or system integration
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
- Experience programming industrial controllers (PLC, CNC, etc.)
- Experience with hands-on hardware development and testing. Familiarity with hardware testing systems (Dewesoft, LabVIEW etc.)
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually