satellite communications engineer

United Arab Emirates University

Job Description
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The Satellite Spectrum Engineer will support the organization’s satellite mission teams and ground segment by managing spectrum licensing and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on assisting with satellite ITU filings and ensuring that ground stations are properly licensed under relevant regulatory bodies such as the ITU and TDRA. Tasks and Responsibilities: - Satellite ITU Filing Support: Assist satellite mission teams by preparing and managing ITU filings, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted accurately and on time. Monitor filing statuses and coordinate follow-ups with regulatory bodies. - Ground Station Licensing Support: Collaborate with the ground segment team to facilitate the licensing process for ground stations. Prepare and submit licensing applications, maintain records, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. - Spectrum Planning & Analysis: Support frequency allocation and planning efforts by analyzing spectrum usage, assessing interference risks, and providing recommendations for optimal spectrum utilization. - Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance: Keep abreast of changes in global and regional spectrum regulations. Evaluate their impact on satellite missions and ground station operations and propose necessary adjustments to maintain compliance. - Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all ITU filings, licensing activities, and regulatory communications. Prepare concise reports for internal stakeholders outlining spectrum management activities and compliance status.
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Minimum Qualification
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Regulatory Policy, Electrical Engineering, Space Science, or a related field.</li>
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Preferred Qualification
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<li>Basic understanding or exposure to spectrum management principles, ITU filing processes, and licensing procedures. - Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as ITU and TDRA is a plus. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. - Eagerness to develop expertise in spectrum licensing, regulatory compliance, and frequency planning. - Ability to follow established regulatory procedures and collaborate effectively with satellite mission and ground segment teams.</li>
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Expected Skills
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Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.
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01/06/2026

Satellite Spectrum Engineer

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
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.<br>
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We are looking for an experienced Test Hardware Development Engineer to help architect innovative test infrastructure to improve and optimize Amazon Leo's satellite level test systems . Our team is responsible for core infrastructure and tools that serve as the backbone for automated satellite testing operations.<br>
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In this role, you will bridge hardware and systems engineering with hands-on lab and test development capabilities. You will lead the design, build, and deployment of test hardware across Amazon Leo's vehicle integration venues, contribute to infrastructure planning, and directly support ground systems involving RF, networking, mechanical interfaces, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in electrical engineering, is comfortable in hands-on lab environments, and can work across teams to scale test operations in a fast-paced development and production settings.<br>
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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.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Architect, design, and implement test rack and bench-top hardware platforms to support satellite integration and test</li><li>Lead interdisciplinary technical efforts spanning RF, networking, mechanical integration, and test equipment automation</li><li>Develop, maintain, coordinate electrical ground support &amp; test equipment (i.e. EGSE, etc) for integrated vehicle testing</li><li>Integrate RF instrumentation, power distribution systems, sensors, and embedded components into test infrastructure</li><li>Write and execute test procedures, verification plans, and commissioning documentation</li><li>Collaborate with software and test automation teams to integrate scripting and telemetry into lab infrastructure</li><li>Support routine validation of satellite systems during development and production campaigns</li><li>Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians on lab processes and best practices</li><li>Support and maintain lab infrastructure, including: Ubuntu/Windows systems, Cisco networking equipment and networking automation infrastructure, ethernet/fiber/coax wiring.</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
The Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for delivering functional spacecraft to orbit to ensure Amazon Leo's mission success. We do so through development of advanced test systems and execution of test campaigns that help guarantee reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to address complex problems by identifying the scope of the issue and quickly establishing innovative and functional solutions.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering</li><li>5+ years of professional experience in hardware or systems development roles in aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronics environments</li><li>Strong understanding of electrical and systems test fundamentals, signal integrity, and test instrumentation</li><li>Hands-on experience with lab setup, test rack integration, and support of large systems</li><li>Proficiency with Ubuntu/Linux system configuration, netplan, and basic scripting (Python or equivalent)</li><li>Working knowledge of RF signal chains and components (e.g., attenuators, filters, VNAs)</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude for lab assembly and hardware integration</li><li>Capable of lifting 50 lbs, performing manual lab work, and working on ladders.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years developing automated test infrastructure for aerospace or satellite systems</li><li>Familiarity with basic electrical/RFand lab instrumentation: VNA, VSA, Sig Gens, PSU, data acquisition, SCPI, API ctrl via Python, etc.</li></ul>
- Familiarity with GEVS, SMC-S-016, or similar space hardware test standards<br>
<ul><li>Experience with integration of high-speed digital interfaces and RF systems in test environments</li><li>Certification in Network+ or CCNA or similar preferred (not required)</li><li>Experience with Jira, Confluence, or lab documentation tools</li><li>Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or custom DAQ solutions</li><li>Experience supporting transition to production and scale-up in manufacturing environment</li><li>Familiarity with Cisco switch configuration (CLI, VLANs, basic routing)</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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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&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
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 &amp; AD&amp;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.</p><br>
USA, WA, REDMOND - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Satellite Test Hardware Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Test Team

Vitesse Systems

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 Join our team to drive business growth in satellite antenna systems and RF payload technologies supporting NASA, commercial space companies, and human spaceflight programs. This role will focus on developing strategic opportunities across spacecraft antennas, RF payload subsystems, and mission-critical communications hardware. The Business Development Executive will work closely with NASA centers, prime contractors, and emerging commercial space companies. This position offers the chance to support some of the most ambitious space exploration and human spaceflight initiatives underway.
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   Build and manage opportunity pipelines aligned with corporate growth goals and strategic partnerships.
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   Lead capture strategy development for priority U.S. government programs in defense, intelligence, and civil space.
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   Direct capture teams through win strategy creation, customer engagement planning, and solution positioning.
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   Oversee competitor assessments, pricing strategy input, and proposal readiness reviews.
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   Partner closely with Program Management, and Technical Leadership to ensure pursuit alignment and bid quality.
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   5-12+ years of experience in federal business development or government contracting, ideally within aerospace, defense, or mission systems.
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   Proven track record leading successful captures $10M &ndash; 100M with agencies such as DoD, NASA, or the Intelligence Community.
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   Strong leadership presence, executive communication skills, and ability to engage directly with senior government decision-makers.
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Business Development - Satellite Antenna Systems & RF Payloads

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Leo 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.<br>
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As a Sr. RF Comms Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will work with a wide variety of functional groups and will be deeply involved in system integration and test of next generation Amazon Leo Satellites.
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The Role:<br>
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This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking, high-throughput wireless solution with few legacy constraints meet with 3GPP standards. The team works with customer requirements and wireless implementation teams to bring-up, integration and tuning, and debugging of advanced PHY/MAC and beamforming radio systems for state-of-the-art satellite communication system.<br>
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In this role you will:<br>
<ul><li>As a technical contributor, be at the forefront of bring-up, integration, and debugging of advanced PHY/MAC and beamforming radio systems for state-of-the-art satellite communication system.</li><li>Architect, document, and execute 3GPP based testing for satellite to ground networks. Work with vendors to define equipment requirements to achieve 3GPP conformance testing. Ability to adapt test plans daily based on capabilities of HW/SW delivered by the dev teams.
</li><li>Collaborate across disciplines&mdash;including PHY algorithms, RF design, digital beamforming and antenna, MAC, and firmware teams - to ensure seamless integration and best-in-class wireless performance.</li><li>Understand Doppler pre and post compensation techniques with CFO/SFO in LEO comms systems and test them in the laboratory environment for 3GPP. Knowing channel emulators is a plus.</li><li>Ability to trade link budget and verify RF line-up for payloads in RF and IF configurations.</li><li>Characterize performance, analyze data, root-cause system-level issues, and ensure high product quality.</li><li>Work with a team and take responsibility for power, clock, RF, air, network debugging in lab.</li><li>Contribute development-test bring up procedures with Linux, Python, bash scripting etc.</li><li>Experience with wireless synchronization and signal generators / spectrum analyzers to verify that time/frequency requirements are being met.</li><li>Experience, knowledge and skills on wireless system design, integration, bring up and debug of wireless PHY and RF systems on SoC platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of OFDM and MIMO-based wireless systems across both baseband and RF domains, with a solid foundation in related communication theory and signal processing.</li><li>Work in lab environment and stay in front of the setups for debugging with ref equipment</li><li>Work on scripting to change a SW/HW pieces incrementally and understand its effect on payload (via probing RF, IF, clock, channel quality messages) with help of Specan, siggen, scope, frequency counter, attenuators etc</li><li>Work cross-functionally with RF, ASIC, SW, Comsys, Testbed teams and vendors to move forward in testing and integration</li></ul><br>
Export Control Requirement:<br>
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.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or experience working in electrical engineering field</li><li>7+ years professional experience working in L1/L2 or beamforming</li><li>Experience with RF lab equipment, bring-up, test and integration activities</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Masters/PhD with emphasis in wireless communication systems</li><li>Proficiency with modeling in MATLAB and/or C/C++; Experience in test automation setup and scripting languages such as Python/Perl/Matlab</li><li>Broad spectrum of knowledge to be able to understand end-to-end network system architecture from wireless RF and physical layer all the way up to application end-point</li><li>Must have 3GPP NTN and ORAN knowledge to address conformance testing</li><li>Experience with leading technical initiatives and key deliverables.</li><li>Must have the ability to work in a small team and drive to go beyond expectations to deliver results</li><li>Should have background in wireless LTE, 5G/6G, RLC, PDCP, RRC and RAN protocols</li><li>Knowledge of IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP protocols and analysis tools such as Wireshark</li><li>Experience with current software development processes and tools including Agile, TDD, BDD, CI, Git</li><li>Implementation experience with wireless synchronization and parameter sensing techniques such as ranging/positioning based on signaling as well as low-power design expertise</li><li>Ideal candidate has a wireless communication systems or digital signal processing background, a passion for building, integrating and testing real-world carrier-grade communication systems</li><li>Extensive experience with Lab test equipment such as channel emulator, spectrum analyzers and Signal and network traffic generators</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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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&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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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&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
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 &amp; AD&amp;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.</p><br>
USA, CA, San Diego - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually<br>
USA, TX, Austin - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Redmond - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Sr. RF Comms Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Amazon Leo

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Develop, configure, and customize Siemens Teamcenter applications to meet business requirements
</li><li>Design and implement Teamcenter data models, workflows, and integrations with other enterprise systems
</li><li>Troubleshoot Teamcenter and NX incidents and assist with plug-ins and add-ons using scripting languages (c#)</li><li>Work with the Teamcenter-NX integration, NX Manager, NX attribute mappings, site files management and drawing template updates</li><li>Develop NXOpen tools like drawing title block updates, part list tables, NX checkmate, etc.</li><li>Automate CAD workflows and improve model-based design processes</li><li>Work with Siemens NX modules (Modeling, Assemblies, Drafting) and integrate with Teamcenter</li><li>Design, develop, enhance and maintain new and existing checkmates</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science</li><li>5+ years of recent and relevant work experience with PLM/PDM software. (Teamcenter, NX)</li><li>5+ years Enterprise Tool administration experience, debugging and solving client and server-side application issues, software installation, configuration, etc.</li><li>3+ years of developing and documenting engineering processes related to PDM/PLM/CAD tools and engineering activities.</li><li>Exceptionally strong working knowledge of Teamcenter applications: My Teamcenter, Workflow Designer, Structure Manager, Change Management, Query Builder, Access Manager, Organization, and Reporting</li><li>Experience developing application on AWS Cloud using AWS API, and technologies</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Multiple years automating PDM/PLM/CAD workflows/processes.</li><li>Multiple years with Windows servers, Batch scripts, powershell, Windows file servers</li><li>Multiple years with engineering lifecycle management and workflows.</li><li>Experience architecting AWS infrastructure and managing server and workstation implementation.</li><li>Working knowledge of developing software using multi-tier architecture and using API and web services</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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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&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
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 &amp; AD&amp;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.</p><br>
USA, WA, REDMOND - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Sr. Siemens NX Application Engineer, Satellite Engineering and Mechanical Development

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Leo is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.
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The Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage the constellation of advanced satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.<br>
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The System Engineer will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design, integrate, and test innovative product solutions. The System Engineer will work closely with colleagues throughout Amazon Leo&rsquo;s inter-disciplinary team and collaborate with key partners and suppliers to ensure our system exceeds customer expectations. The System Engineer must be responsive, flexible, innovative, and able to succeed within a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
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As a member of the ALG Engineering Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, and Manufacturing organization, the System Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the architecture development, requirements definition &amp; derivation, interface development, integration, test, verification, and validation of one or more of the following: the satellite bus, RF payloads, optical payloads, custom ground terminals, or custom user terminals. This includes testing, analyzing, and optimizing the particular space segment and satellite subsystems or ground segment and terminals being developed, and ensuring that it meets the needs of the customer and target application. System verification efforts include functional and performance testing and analysis through various environmental conditions as required to ensure system integrity.
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The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in space systems design, integration, and verification across the development lifecycle. This candidate should enjoy taking ownership over complex problems and delivering well-executed results of high-quality and can work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that provides significant autonomy to be creative in devising and verifying various engineering approaches to meet technical and programmatic requirements.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Responsible for all aspects of space segment systems engineering including performing preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution</li><li>Collaborates with technical program management and product management leadership to ensure successful program execution</li><li>Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify space segment products</li><li>Deep-dives into satellite subsystems functions and interfaces and develop integrated satellite system designs and solutions</li><li>Coordinates and communicates with subsystem cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system execution</li><li>Participate in software-to-hardware integration and test activities to ensure mission functionality pre- and post-launch operations</li><li>Perform technical data analysis, verify, and maintain systems configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements</li><li>Performs various analyses to optimize the satellite system and/or system architecture</li><li>Resolves cross-functional technical issues using facts and data to determine the optimal technical approach</li><li>Develop and improve systems engineering processes and rigor</li></ul><br>
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.<br>
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About the team<br>
Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications. The Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, and Manufacturing organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&amp;T), verification, and post-delivery and operational support.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent</li><li>5+ years of experience in Space systems engineering principles and techniques; Power, mass, and other technical performance budgets; Requirements analysis and flow-down; Design verification and validation processes; Configuration management; Satellite level integration and test processes</li><li>4+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.</li><li>4+ years of experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to lower levels</li><li>4+ years of experience developing system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, wavefront, throughput, data rate, etc.) and track the budget throughout the development lifecycle</li><li>Hands-on experience with spacecraft integration, flatsat testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or mission operations</li><li>4+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e. network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, multimeters, etc.)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Master's degree or above in engineering, physics, or equivalent</li><li>Computational problem solving and test automation/optimization in one or more of the following: Python, Matlab, LabVIEW, C/C++, Docker, Rust on a Linux platform.</li><li>Experience working in cloud infrastructures (AWS) with strong working knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 subnetting and L1-L6 networking</li></ul>
- Experience in verification plan and test plan development related to established test standards (GEVS/SMC-S-016)<br>
<ul><li>Familiarity with satellite communications, ground terminals, or DoD networks</li><li>Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory</li><li>Experience with communications theory and RF or optical systems: OFDM, MIMO, free-space optics, polarization, spread spectrum, matching, S-parameters, losses, coherence, etc.</li><li>Working knowledge of RF front‑end components, modem systems, GNSS, and link‑level performance</li><li>Experience with RF, optical, and/or network measurement equipment, including but not limited to spectrum/signal/network generators/analyzers, oscilloscopes, interferometers, autocollimators, etc.</li><li>Proficiency with software development and hardware integration related to satellite payloads or ground systems</li><li>Experience system engineering space and/or ground systems development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.</li><li>High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication and leadership skills with strong sense of ownership and drive</li><li>Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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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&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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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&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
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 &amp; AD&amp;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.</p><br>
USA, CA, El Segundo - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually<br>
USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

System Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government (ALG), SEIT | MFG

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Leo is Amazon&rsquo;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.<br>
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Join our mission to revolutionize space technology by developing secure, mission-critical software that powers our satellite constellation. Your work will directly enable communications, autonomous operations, and reliable performance for satellites serving customers worldwide&mdash;while ensuring robust security from the moment they launch until their planned de-orbit.<br>
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About the Role:<br>
We're seeking an experienced embedded software engineer with security experience to architect and develop mission-critical firmware for our satellite systems. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing ASIC firmware including control for RF communication subsystems that enable high-performance satellite links. Your work will span secure ASIC boot operation, low-level register control, RF hardware configuration, algorithms and real-time embedded software that drives our satellite operations.<br>
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Export Control Requirement:<br>
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.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Lead software development for critical modules including ASIC firmware, commanding systems, telemetry processing, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities, implementing security-by-design principles throughout the satellite's operational lifetime</li><li>Design and implement robust, security-hardened software and firmware in Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) environments, ensuring high reliability and security under resource constraints</li><li>Drive security architecture for the ASIC and involve in threat modeling by identifying potential vulnerabilities, conducting security reviews, and designing defensive measures to protect satellite systems from cyber threats</li><li>Build hardware interfaces by writing software that communicates with devices and electronics using protocols including I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, USB, JTAG, and Ethernet, with appropriate security controls and authentication mechanisms</li><li>Collaborate closely with hardware design teams, chip architects, and customers to support secure custom silicon chip and board design, bringing new hardware from concept through secure bring-up, verification, and integration</li><li>Champion reliability by following best practices in secure embedded software development, including secure coding standards, code reviews, and security testing to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of space operations</li><li>Optimize for production by partnering with test engineers to integrate security validation into manufacturing and test environments</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
<ul><li>Meaningful impact: Your code will operate in space, enabling critical communications and services while protecting vital infrastructure</li><li>Technical growth: Work with cutting-edge technology at the intersection of highly sophisticated ASIC/SOC, hardware, software, security, and space systems</li><li>Security leadership: Shape security practices and architecture for next-generation satellite systems</li><li>Collaborative environment: Partner with world-class hardware engineers, security architects, systems engineers, and domain experts</li><li>Innovation culture: We value creative problem-solving and encourage new approaches to complex security and engineering challenges</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</li><li>5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience</li><li>7+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</li><li>Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team</li><li>Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl</li><li>7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant contributions to system design and architecture of complex systems (including architecture patterns, reliability, scaling, and security considerations)</li><li>Deep expertise in secure embedded firmware development for bare-metal or RTOS-based systems, with proven ability to meet real-time, low-power, reliability, and security requirements under hardware resource constraints</li><li>Experience with debugging tools such as GDB for testing code on FPGA or prototype chips</li><li>Experience with security-aware software design, including threat modeling, security reviews, and vulnerability assessment</li><li>Practical knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and tools for embedded systems</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in system-level architecture and board-level design</li><li>Background working with security-aware bootloaders, secure boot chains, and trusted execution environments</li><li>Practical experience using cryptography libraries (mbedTLS, OpenSSL, PKCS11) in secure applications, including key management and secure storage</li><li>Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., Common Criteria, NIST guidelines, secure coding standards)</li><li>Experience with hardware security modules (HSMs) or trusted platform modules (TPMs)</li><li>Familiarity with secure communications protocols and encryption implementations</li><li>Knowledge of telecommunications or data communications systems security (routers and switches)</li><li>Experience with security certifications or compliance requirements for aerospace/defense systems</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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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&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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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&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
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 &amp; AD&amp;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.</p><br>
USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems

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