Project Kuiper 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.
We are searching a candidate with astrodynamics expertise in spaceflight operations and ground systems software development.
This position requires experience in software development for astrodynamics applications and expertise in supporting mission workflow for satellite operations. Strong analysis skills are required support engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems. The Kuiper Flight Dynamics System supports the mission operations for the Kuiper LEO Constellation.
Working with the Kuiper engineering team, you will:
• Implement high fidelity modeling techniques for analysis and simulation of large LEO constellations.
• Own significant software development efforts to enhance the Kuiper Flight Dynamics System.
• Architect automated workflow for flight dynamics tasks such as navigation and maneuver planning.
• Support novel solutions to manage the risk posed by conjunction traffic in Low Earth Orbit.
• Work closely with Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations process improvements.
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.
A day in the life
Spending part of the day with real spaceflight hardware and evaluating performance using diagnostic software. Likely investing time in development of tools to expedite tasks. Occasionally attend a team meeting to track and update progress to production. Work with other GNC and avionics engineers to build flight systems.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent work experience
– 3+ year of software engineering skills
– Basic understanding of the flight dynamics engineering roles such as orbit analysis, trajectory calculation, orbit determination, and operations
– Basic understanding of GNC topics and related analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience in ground systems development of satellite operations systems
– Experience in satellite navigation, conjunction risk assessment, and maneuver planning.
– Experience in cloud based software systems development
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $222,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.