Mission Operations Systems Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

About the Role

As a Mission Operations Engineer on the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team at Amazon Leo, you will own and execute the overall operational success of payload and bus functions at a systems level. You will coordinate between engineering teams across ground, network, and space systems to ensure the success of our mission to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to underserved communities and organizations. Your focus will be on driving automation and operational excellence to improve the productivity of the fleet and optical network.

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, identifying areas and mechanisms for further improvement
• Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring peak performance with minimal manual intervention
• Develop and execute integration vehicle test plans
• Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge in space system design, optical systems, and software engineering practices
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing dependencies, tradeoffs, and sensitivities across multi-disciplinary systems

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Redmond, WA, USA is $129,200.00 - $174,800.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for Supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

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.