PIT Network Engineer, Project Kuiper

Description Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Come work at Amazon! As a Payload Integration and Test Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the Kuiper system data-path/network verification, support the implementation and validation sign-off of various software interface requirements and modem architectures. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team and 3rd party partners from development to productization of various Kuiper products. Responsibilities ? Conceptualize and execute a test campaign with specific focus on network functionality and performance. Engage with systems, hardware, and software development engineering teams to accomplish the following in pursuit of network integration and testing: capture requirements, define use cases, work backwards from product strategy. ? End to end network, data and control plane testing to include ground ,satellite and customer terminals. ? Troubleshoot deeply: anticipate failures, collect data, analyze log files, compare models to observed behavior, root cause. ? Troubleshoot and root cause throughput degradation and packet losses across the system. ? Support and reproduce on orbit networking and data plane issues in the lab. ? Utilize AWS cloud resources as well as commercial-off-the-shelf test equipment: program, instrument, and automate. ? Draft and maintain high quality documentation for program-level feedback: test verification matrix, status tracking, test runs for record. ? Enhance testing efficiency by automating test execution and analysis. 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 Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent experience - 5+ years of Internet Protocols networking experience - 3+ years of experience with satellite and/or cellular network testing Preferred Qualifications - Master's/PhD degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline. - Software defined network implementations and network protocol extension - 3+ years developing networking hardware and software - Wireless communication theory and practice - Programming in an object-oriented language (Python preferred) - Protocol analysis for quality assurance metrics and monitoring - Application development for telecommunications systems - Experience building and maintaining networks, coordinating handoffs, provisioning resources - Software suites: AWS, Microsoft Office, Atlassian, Linux, Wireshark - Network load testing, stress testing, L2 and L3 testing, L4 through L7 testing - Modeling, simulation, emulation of IP networks - Video distribution over IP Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.