Space Systems Engineer, KGS Integrated Systems Solutions
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About The Position
Project Kuiper is a visionary initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development 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 cutting-edge satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location. The Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. KGS Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. KGS collaborates closely with Project Kuiper to leverage the constellation of advance satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The KGS Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale. The Space System engineer will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design, integrate, and test innovative product solutions. The Space System Engineer will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper's inter-disciplinary team and collaborate with key partners and suppliers in order to ensure our system exceeds customer expectations. The Space System Engineer must be responsive, flexible, innovative, and able to succeed within a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. As a member of the KGS Engineering Integrated Systems Solutions organization, the Space System engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the requirements definition, interface development, integration, test, verification, and validation of one or more of the following: the satellite bus, RF payloads, optical payloads, custom ground terminals, or custom user terminals. This includes testing, analyzing, and optimizing the particular satellite or ground element being developed, and ensuring that it meets the needs of the specific customer and/or target application. Testing efforts include functional and performance testing through various environmental conditions as required to ensure system integrity. Responsibilities also include the design and test of support equipment necessary to enable efficient test execution and requirements verification.
