Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Location: Redmond
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. 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. As a Mission Operations Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team, you will own and execute the overall operational success of these payload and bus functions at a systems level and coordinate between engineering teams across ground, network, and space systems to achieve it. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet and optical network. You will coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstrations, design and conduct operational rehearsals, and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention. You will develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments, participate in launch and early operations, develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, be able to juggle multiple tasks at once, be able to work independently, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have knowledge in space system design, optical systems, and software engineering practices. Key job responsibilities * Design, conduct, and participate in operational rehearsals * Coordinate and participate in all launch, early operation, and other critical activities * Develop concepts for OISL network operation for missions and experiments * Develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement * Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that satellite and constellation function operate at peak performance with little-to-no manual intervention * Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans * Work closely with software, hardware and systems engineers BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Proficiency in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure - Proficiency programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust - Proficiency with Linux/Unix - Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes - BS degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline - Experience with basic space system architecture and subsystem functionality PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3 years of experience in the Aerospace industry - Demonstrated technical understanding of: spacecraft design, spacecraft launch and on-orbit operations, spacecraft guidancenavigationcontrol, terrestrial and satellite communications systems and networking - Data-driven engineering approach and ability assess system performance with statistical analysis - Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation and space systems - Familiarity with software development lifecycle, including requirements development and integrated testing 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $136,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235,200/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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