Payload Integration & Test Engineer, Project Kuiper

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative by Amazon to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites providing broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. As a Payload I&T Engineer, you will be responsible for integration and test activities related to the Kuiper satellite, ground gateway, and customer terminals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of satellite and/or cellular lab testing experience.
• Experience with Linux, basic networking skills, and RF lab equipment configuration.
• Experience with test development in Python or similar language.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute test campaigns for functionality and performance.
• End-to-end functional and performance testing of ground equipment, satellite, customer terminals, and cloud services.
• Expand test coverage in the lab by integrating with test equipment and collaborating closely with vendors.
• Troubleshoot deeply to anticipate and root cause failures, performance issues, and packet losses.
• Support and reproduce on-orbit functional and performance issues in the lab.
• Draft and maintain high-quality documentation for program-level feedback.
• Enhance testing efficiency through automation of test execution and analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)