Job Description
Mission Operations Engineer, Project Kuiper - Mission Operations, Ground SoftwareJob ID: 2806731 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLCProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Flight Director you will own and execute the overall operational success of the mission at a systems level and coordinate between engineering teams across ground and space systems to achieve it. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.You will coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration, design and conduct operational rehearsals, and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with no manual intervention. You will develop concepts of operation for missions and experiments, lead launch and early operations, develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks at once, able to work independently, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have knowledge in space system design and software engineering practices.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.A day in the lifeYou will work with internal engineering teams to define our operational process. You will identify opportunities to optimize and automate, and work with software and hardware teams to implement. You will be responsible for the operational success of the Kuiper mission.About the teamProject Kuiper Ground Software team owns the infrastructure that manages and operates the constellation, providing a stable foundation for the networking team to run customer-facing connectivity service.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.- Familiarity with basic space system architecture and subsystem functionality.- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Rust, Matlab.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 1+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.- Familiarity with all of the following disciplines and demonstrated technical understanding of at least one:- Orbital mechanics and constellation design.- Spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control hardware and software.- Electrical engineering.- Terrestrial and satellite communications systems and networking.- Spacecraft structures and mechanisms.- Embedded software.- Satellite propulsion systems.- Data-driven engineering approach and ability to assess system performance with statistical analysis.- Strong communications skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and enjoyment of learning and teaching new skills.- Demonstrated ability to drive requirements for concepts of operation and space systems.- Familiarity with software development lifecycle, including requirements development and integrated testing.- Comfortable working with ambiguous problems, assessing risk, reducing uncertainty, and handling the pressure of mission critical operations.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr