Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Aerospace

Sr.SatelliteTestEngineer

$151–200k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr. Satellite Test Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Skills: Satellite testing, Test infrastructure, Spacecraft validation. Develop test infrastructure. Augment testing of components”

What You'll Achieve.

Reliably integrating thousands of satellites; Ensure mission success; Deliver thoroughly tested spacecraft

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root causing; Analysis; Critical thinking; Identify issue scope; Establish innovative solutions; Establish functional solutions

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into U. S.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5+ years testing experience, 5+ years hardware design/validation, 5+ years development environment experience, 5+ years aerospace/automotive/electronics test plans, 2+ years scripting/programming experience

Nice to Have

Space Hardware test process experience, 5+ years satellite hardware integration/testing, 5+ years development environment experience, 5+ years scripting/programming experience, Technical lead experience, Critical thinking in complex situations, Excellent problem-solving skills, Root causing and analysis skills, Organizational skills, Analytical skills, Root cause analysis skills

What You'll Do.

Develop test infrastructure

Augment testing of components

Support testing of subsystems

Support testing of full spacecraft

Determine suitability for flight

Lead test strategy definition

Implement organization wide test strategies

Mitigate product risks

Gather requirements from teams

Determine applicable test cases

Prepare for test execution

Own vehicle level test campaigns

Collaborate with engineers

Deliver thoroughly tested spacecraft

Communicate product risks

Address product risks

Ensure mission success

Develop complex test automation sequences

Develop innovative hardware

Develop innovative processes

Optimize testing capabilities

Improve testing capabilities

Specify test requirements

Develop complex test scripts

Execute test campaigns

Support development test initiatives

Support qualification test initiatives

Qualify satellite upgrades

Optimize test requirements for production

Develop test hardware

Develop test software

Ensure reliable operation

Improve scaling processes

Scale processes for production

Take on new responsibilities

Ensure project success

Establish innovative solutions

Establish functional solutions

Build novel test infrastructure

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with avionics teams; Work with payload teams; Work with software teams; Collaborate with responsible engineers; Collaborate with manufacturing engineers; Collaborate with software developers; Collaborate with tooling teams; Collaborate with ground support teams; Communicate across teams; Work with engineering teams; Work with manufacturing teams; Work with ground systems; Work with space systems

Full Job Description

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 an experienced Senior Satellite Test Engineer to help architect test infrastructure and take satellites from initial build, through functional testing, spacecraft validation, and chart the path to reliably integrating and launching thousands of satellites. 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. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment. Our team is responsible for development and implementation of test hardware and test campaigns for integrated vehicle testing. 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 - Develop, augment, and support testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight. - Lead the definition and implementation of organization wide test strategies to mitigate product risks to stakeholders. - Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution. - Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, softw

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