Satellite Network Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon

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Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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As a Satellite/Payload Integration and Test Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the Kuiper system data-path/network verification, support the implementation and validation sign-off of various software interface requirements and modem architectures. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team and 3rd party partners from development to productization of various Kuiper products.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with specific focus on network functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams to accomplish the following in pursuit of network integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
  • End to end network, data and control plane testing to include ground ,satellite and customer terminals.
  • Troubleshoot and root cause networking, throughput and packet loss issues across the system
  • Support and reproduce on orbit networking and data plane issues in the lab.
  • Utilize AWS cloud resources as well as commercial-off-the-shelf test equipment: program, instrument, and automate.
  • Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.
  • Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.

Positions open in Redmond/San Diego. If hired in San Diego, CA upto 30% travel to Redmond, WA is required.

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

  • Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with specific focus on network functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams to accomplish the following in pursuit of network integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
  • End to end network, data and control plane testing to include ground ,satellite and customer terminals.
  • Troubleshoot and root cause networking, throughput and packet loss issues across the system
  • Support and reproduce on orbit networking and data plane issues in the lab.
  • Utilize AWS cloud resources as well as commercial-off-the-shelf test equipment: program, instrument, and automate.
  • Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.
  • Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
  • 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience

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 $127,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/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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