Guidance, Navigation

Guidance, Navigation & Control Hardware Engineer, Amazon Leo Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC – Redmond, Washington, United StatesExport Control RequirementDue 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.Key Job ResponsibilitiesPlanning and coordination of resources necessary to successfully accept and integrate satellite Guidance, Navigation & Control components including reaction wheels, star trackers, magnetometers, and sun sensors provided by internal Amazon Leo teamsPartner with internal Amazon Leo hardware teams to develop and refine spacecraft actuator and sensor solutions, ensuring they meet requirements and providing technical guidance for future satellite designsCollaborate with internal Amazon Leo hardware development teams to resolve issues discovered during both factory test and operational space missions, implementing corrective actions and design improvementsWork with internal Amazon Leo teams to ensure state-of-the-art satellite hardware technologies including precision pointing systems, attitude determination sensors, and spacecraft actuators meet mission requirementsLead verification and testing activities, ensuring satellite Guidance, Navigation & Control hardware components meet stringent space-qualified requirementsDrive implementation of hardware-in-the-loop testing for satellite systems, coordinating with internal Amazon Leo hardware engineers to validate component performance in simulated space environmentsTroubleshoot and resolve complex hardware integration issues working directly with internal Amazon Leo hardware development teamsBasic QualificationsPhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experienceExperience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and productsExperience analyzing both experimental and observational data setsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting languageExperience with agile developmentExperience building web-based dashboards using common frameworksAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Our 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 for more information.If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.The base salary range for this position is 136,************,****** USD annually.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 options 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.Learn more about our benefits at .#J-*****-Ljbffr