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Amazon · 1 day ago

Mission Operations Engineer, Amazon LEO - Mission Operations

Redmond, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $160K/yr

Amazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity. The Mission Operations Engineer will be responsible for the operational success of the mission, coordinating between engineering teams and driving automation efforts to optimize performance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own and execute the overall operational success of the mission at a systems level and coordinate between engineering teams across ground and space systems to achieve it

Drive automation and operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet

Coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration, design and conduct operational rehearsals, and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with no manual intervention

Develop concepts of operation for missions and experiments, lead launch and early operations, develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement

Qualification

AutomationInfrastructure supportProgramming PythonProgramming JavaProgramming etc.Linux/UnixCI/CD pipelinesMultitaskProfessionalism under pressureCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail oriented

Required

Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure

Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust

Experience with Linux/Unix

Knowledge in space system design and software engineering practices

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

Ability to work independently

Maintain professionalism under pressure

Preferred

Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes

Benefits

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

Parental leave