Satellite Test Engineer, Integrated Vehicle Testing Job at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, Redmond, WA

NnQ5YkEyZnZ5WWc5K3dCR25YWTNDT3Q2UlE9PQ==
  • Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
  • Redmond, WA

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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.

We are looking for an experienced Satellite Test Engineer to help architect next generation test infrastructure and lead Integrated Vehicle test campaigns. Our team is responsible for development and implementation of test hardware and test campaigns for integrated vehicle testing.

As a Project Kuiper Satellite Test Engineer you will own the development and execution of test campaigns for fully integrated satellites to ensure readiness for launch. You will work with multiple engineering and manufacturing teams across ground and space systems, to specify test equipment requirements, develop and execute test plans to support development and production test initiatives. Your focus will be in optimization of test processes to enable Project Kuiper production plans.

The Integrated Vehicle Test Team is looking for a Satellite Test Engineer to take satellites from initial build, through functional testing, spacecraft validation, and chart the path to reliably integrating and launching thousands of satellites. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop, augment, and support integration and testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight.
- Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.
- Own integration campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers tooling teams to and any deliver a thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.
- Communicate fluidly across a variety of teams to identify product risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.
- Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.
- Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities and processes.

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.

About the team
The Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team’s responsibilities include process development, test hardware development and test execution for qualification vehicles and improving and scaling processes for production cadence. 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on testing experience.
- 1+ years of experience in design and validation of hardware systems.
- 1+ years of experience in a development environment
- 1+ years' experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems.
- Experience scripting or programming with at least one of the following: Python, C

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

Similar Jobs

First Gen Marketing

Marketing Campaign Specialist Job at First Gen Marketing

 ...Job Opening: Marketing Campaign Specialist at First Gen Marketing Job Description First Gen Marketing is excited to announce an opening...  ...innovations. Ensure all marketing activities comply with legal and ethical standards. Requirements Proven experience in... 

Sysco

CDL B Route Delivery Truck Driver - FreshPoint West Coast Florida (R87322) Job at Sysco

 ...Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year Employment Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: 0 Job Summary: All drivers run daily routes with frequent stops and are required to load packages onto hand trucks and unload product at each stop on the assigned route... 

ExpediteRN

Travel Tech - Ultrasound Technologist - Vascular Job at ExpediteRN

 ...internal structures. These images assist physicians in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. Mattoon, IL need Travel Tech - Ultrasound - Vascular $2,702 weekly pay! 13 Weeks | 36 Hours | Nights 5:30p- 6a Start Date: 2/24/25 Job... 

Amazon.com Services LLC

Associate Merchandising Manager, Amazon Fresh Grocery Job at Amazon.com Services LLC

 ...customer obsessed, and motivated individual to join the Amazon Fresh Stores team. Amazon Fresh is a new grocery store designed from the...  ..., macros, charts and pivot tables)- Experience in Microsoft Office products and applications (esp. Excel)- Experience building... 

Global Channel Management, Inc.

Healthcare Credentialing Specialist Job at Global Channel Management, Inc.

Healthcare Credentialing Specialist needs 2+ years' experience in healthcare with a focus on credentialing operations. - Healthcare Credentialing Specialist requires: -Clear understanding and ongoing knowledge of changes in the Managed Vision Care industry including...