CareerPlan

Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer, Optical Inter-Satellite Link

Redmond, Washington, United StatesFull-time$129k–$175k2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Own and execute operational success of payload and bus functions for Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network, focusing on automation and operational excellence for the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) fleet.

Role type

Mission Operations Systems Development Engineer (Satellite Constellation)

Builds

Automated operational procedures and data analysis mechanisms for a large-scale satellite constellation

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Space Systems

Required skills

Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux/Unix, CI/CD pipelines, automation, system design, data analysis

Preferred skills

Satellite communications ground systems operations, software development lifecycle, Aerospace industry experience

Responsibilities

Design and conduct operational rehearsals, coordinate launch and early operations, develop OISL network operation concepts, perform system data analysis, drive automation efforts, execute integration vehicle test plans

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC