Support Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Customer Support

Amazon Leo•Bellevue, WA

10d

About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo 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. Key job responsibilities We are looking for a senior network operations engineer in the satellite, antenna, and radio frequency space who will require a blend of technical expertise spanning RF engineering, satellite communications, and advanced networking technologies. Beyond technical skills, success in this role demands strong problem-solving abilities, continuous learning, and the capability to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex satellite communication systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and performance excellence.

Requirements

Experience in technical support
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
5+ years of experience in satellite communications, network operations, AWS NetDev, or RF engineering roles with focus on system troubleshooting and technical support.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with RF fundamentals including carrier operations, link budgets, and satellite ground equipment. Must be proficient in standard network protocols and system architecture.
Strong track record of analyzing complex technical issues and managing customer escalations through resolution. Experience documenting technical solutions and standard operating procedures.
Proven experience using spectrum analyzers, monitoring tools, and standard test equipment for system diagnostics and optimization.
Understanding of antenna specifications including gain, beamwidth, polarization, and radiation patterns. Hands-on experience in antenna installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Strong background in NOC operations with experience in emergency response and on-call support scenarios.
Strong Network administration experience, including DNS, routing, and firewall configuration
Strong understanding of networking protocols and troubleshooting tools (TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, tcpdump, traceroute, mtr, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in teleport operations or military SATCOM environments.
Advanced knowledge of multi-band and multi-feed antenna configurations, including auto-acquire and auto-tracking systems. Experience with antenna control units (ACUs) and remote monitoring.

Responsibilities

Lead the resolution of complex customer cases involving satellite-ground network performance, routing anomalies, or connectivity degradation.
Provide in-depth technical guidance to customers and internal teams during high-severity incidents, partnering with development, RF, and operations teams to drive rapid resolution.
Perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for customer-impacting events, identifying systemic issues and collaborating on long-term fixes.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for escalated networking issues, including BGP peering, DNS failures, throughput bottlenecks, and path optimization.
Proactively identify support gaps and contribute to tooling, diagnostics, and automation that reduce time to resolution and improve customer experience.
Develop troubleshooting playbooks, technical guides, and knowledge base articles to enhance case deflection and onboarding of new support engineers.
Mentor junior support engineers, providing case coaching, knowledge transfer, and technical escalation support.
Drive operational readiness and support planning for new network features, firmware rollouts, and regional launches.
Participate in customer communications for major incidents and complex technical engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and technical excellence.
Work in a rotating shift schedule, including weekdays, and weekends, with the requirement to be available for on-call duties as needed to ensure continuous operational coverage