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Key job responsibilities
Develop, augment, and support testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight.
Lead the definition and implementation of organization wide test strategies to mitigate product risks to stakeholders.
Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.
Own vehicle level test campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers, tooling teams and ground support teams to deliver a thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.
Communicate fluidly across a variety of teams to identify product risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.
Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.
Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities.
Design, execute, and analyze RF/payload testing for satellite vehicle-level campaigns, including link budget validation, and RF performance characterization
About the team
The Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team’s responsibilities include process development, test hardware and software development and test execution for qualification vehicles and improving and scaling processes for production cadence. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to address complex problems by identifying the scope of the issue and quickly establishing innovative and functional solutions.
Experience developing test strategies and plans for complex hardware/software systems or systems of systems
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics
5+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience
5+ years in a development environment
5+ years experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems.
2+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C)
Experience in development of test plans and protocols related to established Space Hardware test processes (GEVS / SMC-S-016)
5+ years experience with integration and testing of satellite hardware.
5+ years experience in a development environment.
5+ years of scripting or programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C)
Demonstrated ability to plan and execute test campaigns on complex systems.
Experience as a technical lead, leading small groups of engineers through product development or test campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations
Excellent problem-solving, root causing and analysis skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and root cause analysis skills
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The 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, REDMOND - 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually
