Systems Engineer, Amazon LEO - Mission Operations
Core
Own cross-system resolution of operational problems for a Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation to ensure safe, reliable, and scalable broadband connectivity.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Mission Operations)
Builds
Operational architecture roadmap, CONOPS documents, operational requirements, and verification strategies for satellite constellations.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Constellation Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems-level thinking, requirements decomposition and traceability, interface definition, operational risk assessment, trade studies, fleet health KPI management, verification and validation strategies, incident trend analysis, cross-functional technical decision making
Preferred skills
Distributed systems at scale, orbital mechanics, spacecraft guidance navigation and control, electrical engineering, satellite communications, embedded software, data-driven engineering, autonomous space mission operations
Technologies
Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux/Unix, CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
Identify systemic operational problems across the constellation via telemetry and operator feedback; author operational requirements and drive cross-functional engineering teams to resolution; own operational verification and validation under realistic mission conditions; manage fleet health KPIs and the operational risk register; define how the constellation is operated at scale.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC