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.

Have you ever wanted to become involved in the global development and rollout of satellite earth stations for a high-performance satellite constellation? We are looking for a hands-on and experienced Satellite Communications Ground Systems Engineer to join Project Kuiper's Ground Systems team. You will develop requirements and design for cutting edge antenna systems, collaborate with subject matter experts to develop highly efficient integration and test processes, and become a subject matter expert on Kuiper Gateway and Tracking, Telemetry, and Control (TT&C) terminals. Kuiper ground gateway and TT&C terminals enable our low-latency, high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Become a key member of the Ground Systems development and implementation team.
- Develop architecture, specifications, requirements, and designs and perform analyses, prepare documentation, and conduct presentations for parabolic LEO TT&C and Gateway Terminal systems
- Work closely with implementation teams to troubleshoot issues, perform data driven analysis of results, and make recommendations for improvements and corrective actions.
- Support the Ground Systems team and suppliers in execution of product development and qualification activities.
- Assist in the development of monitoring and control systems and methodologies, including operational and fault management plans and on-site commissioning methodologies.
- Support ongoing operations including fault analysis and resolution, and performance metrics and trends
- Communicate regularly on status, risk, and change control.

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.


A day in the life
As a Systems Engineer, you will provide leadership supporting execution of Kuiper’s ground systems design, verification, and operation activities. You will become a subject matter expert on the Kuiper ground system design and will be called upon frequently as such to support critical troubleshooting activities. You will help develop and will work extensively with the Gateway and TT&C terminal test systems to validate supplier product updates and troubleshoot system issues.

About the team
The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Kuiper’s Ground and TT&C Gateways. Our Ground Gateways enable high data rate, low latency communications between Kuiper points of presence and our Low Earth Orbit Satellite constellation. The team works closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure Kuiper provides a seamless customer experience.