Amazon Leo is establishing a constellation of thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), supported by an expansive ground infrastructure, to deliver global broadband connectivity. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable internet to unserved and underserved communities around the world — helping close the digital divide for customers who lack reliable connectivity.
As a member of the Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization, the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer is responsible for the full systems engineering lifecycle of space-based and terrestrial GNC subsystems across ALG products serving government, enterprise, and international customers. This spans requirements definition, architecture and interface development, modeling, simulation, analysis, detailed design, implementation, testing, and system verification.
Security Clearance : This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
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Within Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to addressing the needs of targeted government, enterprise, and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications.
The Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, and Manufacturing (SEIT|MFG) organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role across the entire lifecycle of engineering solution development, from requirements definition, architecture and interface development, detailed design through implementation, integration and test, system verification, and manufacturing.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
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