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Blue Origin LLC

$42.50 - $57/hr

We are seeking a Satellite Software and Autonomy Engineer III to design, develop, integrate, and ... Collaborate across subsystems including Flight Software, Avionics, GN&C, Electrical Power, C&DH ...

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K2 Space

Avionics Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond * Develop ... Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust) * Experience with RF test equipment such as vector ...

K2 Space

RF Test Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Lead satellite subsystem test campaigns from kickoff, through test report, and beyond * Develop ... Strong programming abilities (Python, C++, Rust) * Experience with RF test equipment such as vector ...

SAIC

Programmatic Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Work alongside multidisciplinary satellite subsystem teams to oversee subsystem development, testing, and integration activities performed by developers. * Engage in Developer-led Integrated Product ...

SAIC

Programmatic Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Work alongside multidisciplinary satellite subsystem teams to oversee subsystem development, testing, and integration activities performed by developers. * Engage in Developer-led Integrated Product ...

K2 Space

Principal Tooling Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Lead development of satellite subsystem production fixtures from project kickoff through production ... Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline * Experience ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for satellite subsystem engineer in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Satellite Subsystem Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,381 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Networking Solutions

Northridge, CA • On-site

Amazon
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,173 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Develop complex satellite systems that address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. As a systems engineer, you will own complex space segment architecture & integration challenges while collaborating with multi-disciplined teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key job responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of space segment systems engineering including performing preliminary concept development, trade studies, CONOPS definition, requirements decomposition and allocation, interface requirements definition, requirements verification and validation, support to integration and test operations, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution
Collaborates with technical program management and product management leadership to ensure successful program execution
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify space segment products
Deep-dives into satellite subsystems functions and interfaces and develop integrated satellite system designs and solutions
Coordinates and communicates with subsystem cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system execution
Participate in software-to-hardware integration and test activities to ensure mission functionality pre- and post-launch operations
Perform technical data analysis, verify, and maintain systems configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements
Performs various analyses to optimize the satellite system and/or system architecture
Resolves cross-functional technical issues using facts and data to determine the optimal technical approach
Develop and improve systems engineering processes and rigor
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S

government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
About the team
Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. These solutions are tailored to meet the needs of government and international customers for both space-based and terrestrial applications

The Systems Engineering, Integration, Test, and Manufacturing organization under ALG Engineering plays a vital role in the entire life cycle of the development of an engineering solution, including architecture development, requirements and interface definition through assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), verification, and post-delivery and operational support.

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It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US

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