Telco Systems Engineering Lead, Direct-to-Device, Amazon Leo
Core
Lead the end-to-end delivery of Amazon Leo's Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite service to global Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), ensuring MNO integration, device interoperability, and service quality.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineering Lead (Telco/Satellite)
Builds
Deployable cellular service for MNOs via Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation
Domain
Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, 5G, NTN
Required skills
Direct-to-Device (D2D) ecosystem experience, NTN/satellite-to-cellular connectivity, MNO technical integration, 5G core knowledge, IMS voice, carrier configuration, device OEM/chipset vendor interoperability, service KPIs/SLAs definition
Preferred skills
Apple/Android carrier configuration, MNO First Office Application (FOA) experience, multi-country MNO operations
Technologies
5G core, IMS, Cloud computing platforms, Generative AI tools
Responsibilities
Lead evaluation and design of complex interdisciplinary system problems; Conduct trade space studies balancing performance, schedule, cost, and risk; Derive and refine system requirements and acceptance criteria; Collaborate across teams to ensure architecture decisions account for reliability and compliance; Leverage AI tools to augment productivity and support test-guided development.