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These systems support satellite launch, early orbit operations, and ongoing command and control of the Leo constellation using full-motion tracking antenna terminals and their associated RF electronics.\nYou will be expected to perform under a combination of constraints, to include: satellite-system deployment consequences, limited post-deployment access, tight regulatory and export-control constraints, and immature supplier reference ecosystems that often require first-principles development.\nYou will be expected to make design decisions with awareness that reliability and quality must be established before deployment because repair, RMA, or post-deployment correction may be impractical.\nExport Control Requirement:\nDue 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.\nKey job responsibilities\nYou will work alongside senior engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver hardware from concept through production and global deployment. Key responsibilities include:\n- Support the design, development, and validation of RF hardware and electronics subsystems for TT&C and Gateway terminals, including antenna feed assemblies, RF front-end chains, and ancillary equipment.\n- Perform CAD functions for new designs and improvements to our deployed infrastructure, and drive these through installation and implementation.\n- Execute bring-up, hardware integration, and test campaigns for Gateway and TT&C subsystems.\n- Develop and execute verification and validation plans to ensure hardware meets performance, environmental, and reliability requirements.\n- Support root cause analysis and failure investigations on ground station hardware.\n- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to drive hardware development, procurement, and integration activities.\n- Contribute to design review documentation, test reports, and engineering change processes.\n- Support the transition of HW designs from development through qualification and into production and field deployment.\nYou will work closely with RF systems, mechanical, thermal, software, and operations teams to ensure TT&C and Gateway ground stations meet performance requirements and are deployable at global scale.\nAbout the team\nThe Ground Systems team is developing globally distributed high data rate satellite communication terminals, which operate off of automated software driven systems and which maintain critical connectivity from the ground to the complete Leo constellation. This team is driving the development, deployment and long-term operability of Leo ground station terminals.\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science\nPreferred qualifications\n- 5+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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