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Sensor & Robotics Test Engineer, Leo Ground Systems

Amazon • $129K — $174K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years in integration and test or product verification roles
  • 2+ years using RF and Network test equipment for SATCOM
  • 2+ years in developing and deploying automated tests
  • Preferred: Experience with MEO/LEO satellite communication systems, especially Ka-band equipment
  • Preferred: Familiarity with communication system test equipment like Spectrum Analyzers and Oscilloscopes
  • Preferred: Proficiency in Python and data analytics software like PowerBI or Tableau

Responsibilities

  • Become a key member of the Ground Systems Integration and test team
  • Lead the development and integration of ground gateway antenna and terminal test systems
  • Troubleshoot issues and analyze data for improvements
  • Support identification and execution of design corrective actions
  • Develop optimized field deployment integration and operational readiness test programs
  • Create automated tests to enhance defect discovery and correction
  • Regularly communicate status, risk, and change control

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and medical advice line
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

In this role you will:

- Become a key member of the Ground Systems Integration and test team working directly with our site build teams.

- Lead development, integration, and ongoing build operations of ground gateway antenna and terminal test systems, both fielded and in build.

- Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform data driven analysis of results, and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.

- Support the rest of the Ground Systems team along with our suppliers in the identification and execution of design corrective actions improve site build defects and improve site built automation efforts

- Lead in the development of optimized field deployment integration and operational readiness test programs

- Lead in the development of automated tests that further improve in site build defect discovery and correction enabling deployment of Leo's innovative Ground Gateway 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 Sensor & Robotics Test Engineer, you will provide leadership supporting execution of Leo's ground integration and site build test activities. You will become a subject matter expert on the Leo 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 terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates relative to site deployment and troubleshoot system issues.

About the team

The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Leo's Ground and TT&C Gateways. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Leo 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

- 4+ years of experience in integration and test and/or product verification and validation roles

- 2+ years of experience using RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications

- 2+ years in development and deployment of automated tests

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 identification, development, and deployment of design for scale product improvements 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

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

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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
NASDAQ
AMZN
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