Amazon · 19 hours ago
Mission Operations Engineer, Amazon LEO - Mission Operations
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$99K/yr - $160K/yrAmazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites aimed at providing broadband connectivity to underserved communities. The Mission Operations Engineer will oversee the operational success of the mission, coordinating engineering efforts and driving automation to enhance productivity.
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
Coordinate between engineering teams across ground and space systems
Drive automation and operational excellence
Identify areas of improvement and initiate changes to improve the productivity of the fleet
Coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration
Design and conduct operational rehearsals
Drive automation efforts with scalability in mind
Develop concepts of operation for missions and experiments
Lead launch and early operations
Develop and perform analysis on system data
Identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement
Qualification
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
Detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to juggle multiple tasks at once
Able to work independently
Maintain professionalism under pressure
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
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
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
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$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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