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Amazon · 7 hours ago

Senior Satellite GNC Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$159K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon is launching Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity. The Senior Satellite GNC Engineer will design and analyze control systems and algorithms, support hardware and software development, and manage satellite integration and operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and analyze algorithms for estimation, flight control, and precise pointing using linear methods and simulation

Develop and apply models and simulations, with various levels of fidelity, of the satellite and our constellation

Component level environmental testing, functional and performance checkout, subsystem integration, satellite integration, and in space operations

Manage the spacecraft constellation as it grows and evolves

Continuously improve our ability to serve customers by maximizing payload operations time

Develop autonomy for Fault Detection and Isolation on board the spacecraft

Qualification

GuidanceNavigationControlAlgorithm DevelopmentProgramming JavaProgramming C++MATLABPythonOptimization MethodologiesPhDMaster's DegreeQuantitative Research Experience

Required

PhD, or Master's degree and 5+ years of quantitative field research experience

Experience with Java, C++, or other programming language, as well as with R, MATLAB, Python, or an equivalent scripting language

Experience developing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for aerospace systems

Preferred

Experience converting research studies into tangible real-world changes

Experience with discrete and continuous optimization methodologies and algorithms

Experience developing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft

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