Project Kuiper is a high-performance satellite constellation that provides low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. As part of this effort, we are seeking a Satellite Communications Ground Engineer to lead our ground gateway implementation team.
This role involves designing, deploying, and commissioning high-performance ground gateways, collaborating with subject matter experts to develop efficient deployment processes, and serving as on-site team lead for Kuiper gateway terminal installations. Our ground gateways enable our low-latency, high-speed broadband satellite communication constellation, allowing Amazon to serve un-served and under-served communities worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead teams in installing and commissioning international gateway terminals.
* Deliver operational sites to the Kuiper Operations Team, including physical, network, RF, calibration, and site acceptance.
* Support site troubleshooting and maintenance to provide an unparalleled customer experience.
* Engage with industry-leading partners to execute installation strategies.
* Develop installation processes, mechanisms, and standard operating procedures supporting terminal installation at scale.
* Design system test and verification processes and document at-scale mechanisms.
* Manage interactions with partners to ensure milestones, deliverables, and technical artifacts meet project objectives and programmatic requirements.
* Collaborate with stakeholder teams to deliver terminals in sync with ground implementation goals.
* Develop team training plans and materials.
* Communicate regularly with senior management on status, risks, and change control.
* Simplify and innovate to solve challenging site installation and integration problems.
A Day in the Life
As a Gateway Commissioning Engineer, you will provide engineering and on-site leadership for teams performing installation of our ground gateway systems. You will travel extensively and be responsible for installing each site and directing other team members. You will also perform site configuration and acceptance testing. These systems provide mission-critical communications with Kuiper satellites.
About the Team
The Ground Systems team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of Kuiper's Ground and TT&C Gateways. We work closely with Ground Infrastructure Services, Networks, Regulatory, Payload Test, and RF Systems teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, etc.).
* Experience working in satellite communications ground systems and operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience delivering technical projects.
* LEO and/or MEO satellite systems experience.
* Experience leading globally located earth station projects.
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