About the position
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join the satellite development organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in spacecraft architecture, with expertise in functional decomposition, requirements definition and management, and the creation of interface control documentation. They should be proficient in maintaining and allocating engineering budgets, as well as developing comprehensive verification and validation plans. Experience working in an MSBE-driven environment is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent collaborative abilities, as they will interface directly with various internal and external stakeholders, including design teams, test teams, and manufacturing teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of industry experience
- Experience in MATLAB or Python
- Experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g., ICDs, use cases diagrams, system architecture views, etc.)
- MBSE modeling experience (Siemen's System Modeling Workbench / Capella preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of industry experience in spacecraft/space systems
Benefits
- Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
- Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package
