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As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Kuiper satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals. You ...

As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Kuiper satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals. You ...

... Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to ... payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated ...

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... Payloads. Lucix also provides RF hardware for Airborne and Ground Systems. All hardware is designed ... The Entry Level PCB Designer's role will be responsible for executing PCB designs that meet ...

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Payload I&T Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,107 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Leo 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.
Come work at Amazon!
As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities for various payload related features for the Kuiper satellite , ground gateway and the customer terminals.
You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper's wide-ranging, inter-disciplinary team to support both lab payload testing and troubleshooting and reproducing on-orbit issues in the lab. This will include test definition, execution, optimization and reporting of test data. You must be flexible, responsive, and able to succeed within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
As a senior member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the satellite payload including the ground gateway and customer terminals

This includes everything from integrating new features in lab with test equipment to getting features working end to end including ground service with the expected performance.
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.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams to accomplish the following in pursuit of integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy.
End to end functional and performance testing to include ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals and cloud services.
Expand test coverage in lab by integrating with test equipment and collaborating closely with test equipment vendors.
Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyze log files, compare models to observed behavior, root cause.
Troubleshoot and root cause MAC to application layer throughput degradation and packet losses across the system.
Support and reproduce on orbit functional and performance issues in the lab.
Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record.
Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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