Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer, AWS Ground Station
AmazonInterdisciplinary Systems Engineer, AWS Ground Station
AmazonLocation
Denver, CO
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$129,200 - $174,800 per year
Job description
This role is for an engineer at AWS Ground Station, focusing on the technical challenges of delivering reliable space data from customers' vehicles to the AWS cloud. The team is dedicated to innovation in satellite ground communication, supporting diverse experiences and fostering an inclusive culture. The position requires a US Citizen and emphasizes continuous learning and mentorship. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Requirements
- 5+ years of highly scalable systems experience
- Experience across all aspects of satellite ground processing, networks, and radio frequency spectrum
- Experience deploying and operating a world-wide network of fully-articulating ground station antennas operating in S and X Bands
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience
- 3+ years of RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications experience
- Experience participating in or leading technical collaborations and creating alignment across diverse groups
Responsibilities
- Work with vendors and AWS engineering teams to discover and implement the latest technologies
- Deeply own the deployment, operation, and maintenance of antenna systems around the world with less than 25% travel
- Identify gaps in functionality or capabilities and create solutions to solve them
- Participate in on-call rotation to ensure customer needs are being met
- Educate peers through mentorship and coaching to create a lasting positive impact
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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