Satellite Network Engineer, Project Kuiper
Description For Satellite Network Engineer, Project Kuiper
Project Kuiper, Amazon's ambitious satellite internet initiative, is seeking a Satellite Network Engineer to join their innovative team. This role combines networking expertise with satellite communications, focusing on building a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide high-speed broadband connectivity globally.
As a Satellite/Payload Integration and Test Network Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and testing network functionality for space-based communications systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration between ground stations, satellites, and customer terminals.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work on a project with global impact, bringing internet connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. You'll be responsible for end-to-end network testing, troubleshooting complex networking issues, and utilizing advanced cloud resources and testing equipment.
The role requires a strong background in networking protocols, Linux systems, and cloud services, particularly AWS. You'll need to be detail-oriented, capable of writing comprehensive documentation, and skilled in automation to improve testing efficiency. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $127,400 to $212,800 based on location and experience.
Working at Amazon's Project Kuiper means joining a team that's pushing the boundaries of satellite technology and telecommunications. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, working alongside some of the industry's best talent. The hybrid work environment offers flexibility, with positions available in both Redmond, WA and San Diego, CA.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced network engineers who want to contribute to a revolutionary project that combines traditional networking with space technology. The role offers significant growth potential and the chance to work on technology that will literally change the world's connectivity landscape.
Responsibilities For Satellite Network Engineer, Project Kuiper
- Conceptualize and execute test campaigns focusing on network functionality and performance
- End to end network, data and control plane testing including ground, satellite and customer terminals
- Troubleshoot and root cause networking, throughput and packet loss issues across the system
- Support and reproduce on orbit networking and data plane issues in the lab
- Utilize AWS cloud resources and commercial-off-the-shelf test equipment
- Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback
- Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis
Requirements For Satellite Network Engineer, Project Kuiper
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on networking experience
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, QoS and VLANs
- Strong Linux skills including shell scripting and command-line operations
- Experience with Linux-based networking tools and utilities
- Experience working with the cloud and services (AWS preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Wireshark, Iperf and other industry standard traffic and analysis tools
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
