GNC Systems Engineer , ALG SEIT | MFG

Amazon • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Amazon Leo aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development and
operation of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite
communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by
delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and
unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging
innovative satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone
has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of
their location.

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology
team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government,
enterprise, and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial
applications. ALG Engineering collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage
the constellation in providing seamless and efficient communication capabilities
to meet the needs of our targeted customers. The Systems Engineering,
Integration, Test, and Manufacturing organization under ALG Engineering plays a
vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering
solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface
definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T). verification, and
post-delivery and operational support.

As a member of the SEIT | MFG organization, the Guidance, Navigation, and
Control (GNC) System Engineer will be responsible for developing system
architecture, defining requirements and interfaces, and executing the design,
build, integration, test, and verification of space-based and terrestrial GNC
subsystems. The candidate will have a background in dynamics, control theory,
state estimation, optimization, and have experience with space vehicle
communication payloads (RF antennas, optical inter-satellite links). The
candidate will have the capability to design algorithms, model dynamics, author
both simulation and flight software, perform integration & test, verify
requirements and validate on-orbit performance.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on
large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with
partner organizations (including government agencies). The GNC Engineer must be
responsive, flexible, innovative, and able to succeed within a collaborative,
fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, physics, or equivalent
• Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive)
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• 3+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
• Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems
• Knowledge of at least one modern programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl
• 3+ years of industry experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems
• Software development experience in C/C++, Rust, Python or MATLAB with firm grasp of industry standard coding practices
• This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or Doctorate/PhD or equivalent
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies
• Experience with the full system engineering lifecycle of a space vehicle, the GNC subsystem, sensors & actuators, payloads
• Experience in the test and verification of GNC algorithm performance via simulation, and validation & correlation of the simulation's models
• Experience working with related disciplines including structures, thermal, propulsion, avionics, flight software, launch and mission operations, RF and optical payloads

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and interfaces, design, integrate, test, and verify GNC subsystems for space and terrestrial applications
• Design and implement production-quality GNC algorithms and architectures
• Create and maintain high quality GNC subsystem technical documentation of programs, algorithms, and analysis as well as engineering artifacts for drawings, code, and use cases
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and the refactoring of production software with an emphasis on the continuous improvement of code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable for similar applications
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to develop and test electro-mechanical and electro-optical subsystems
• Produce/support review of GNC subsystem integration & test plans, procedures, test scripts, and calibration routines
• Perform analysis on data generated from test campaigns and on-orbit/mission operations, and communicate issues effectively with developers and managers

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, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level