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

Amazon Leo is a visionary 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 Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or equivalent - 8+ years of experience in space vehicle, bus, RF payload, optical payload, or ground terminal integration and test or related industry experience, with focus on systems engineering - 8+ years of experience in Space and ground 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 - 8+ years of experience in spacecraft and ground terminal systems engineering, design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite and ground terminal design and integration. - 8+ years of experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to lower levels - 8+ years of experience developing system level budgets (power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the development lifecycle - Hands-on experience with spacecraft and ground terminal integration, flatsat testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or mission operations - 5+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e. network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, multimeters, etc.) Preferred: - Master's degree or above in engineering, physics, or equivalent - 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. - Experience working in cloud infrastructures (AWS) with strong working knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 subnetting and L1-L6 networking - Experience in verification plan and test plan development related to established test standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160) - Familiarity with satellite communications, ground terminals, or DoD networks - Experience with satellite or terrestrial communications systems and antenna theory - Experience with communications theory and RF systems: OFDM, MIMO, polarization, spread spectrum, matching, S-parameters, losses, coherence, etc. - Working knowledge of RF front‑end components, modem systems, GNSS, and link‑level performance - Experience with RF and/or network measurement equipment, including but not limited to spectrum/signal/network generators/analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. - Proficiency with software development and hardware integration related to satellite payloads or ground systems - Experience systems engineering space and/or ground systems development efforts including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals. - High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction - Excellent oral and written communication and leadership skills with strong sense of ownership and drive - Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies - Experience as the technical lead, leading groups of engineers and managing resources in system requirement development and design campaigns - Experience in embedded software or FPGA design - Experience with design or test of circuit boards with complex microcontrollers, system-on-chip (SOCs), or FPGAs 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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Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&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 . USA, CA, NORTHRIDGE - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually