Amazon Sr. Satellite Systems Engineer

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Job Details

Posted date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Redmond, WA

Estimated salary: $177,900
Range: $151,200 - $204,600


Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to join the satellite development organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in spacecraft architecture, with expertise in functional decomposition, requirements definition and management, and the creation of interface control documentation.

They should be proficient in maintaining and allocating engineering budgets, as well as developing comprehensive verification and validation plans. Experience working in an MSBE-driven environment is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent collaborative abilities, as they will interface directly with various internal and external stakeholders, including design teams, test teams, and manufacturing teams.



Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Reliability Engineering

- 5+ years of related industry experience

- Experience in MATLAB or Python

- Experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g., ICDs, use cases diagrams, system architecture views, etc.).

- MBSE modeling experience (Siemen’s System Modeling Workbench / Capella preferred).

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills



Extended Qualifications

- Master’s degree in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related field

- 8+ years of industry experience in spacecraft/space systems

Amazon 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 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.

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



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