DescriptionProject Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.We are searching for a talented candidate with experience in mission design, spaceflight trajectory modeling and simulation, orbit mechanics, and launch vehicle mission planning. In this role, a successful candidate will be a GNC Subject Matter Expert in trajectory analysis, orbit design and mission design for Project Kuiper.This position requires experience in using and constructing astrodynamics models for simulation and analysis of spaceflight trajectories. Strong analysis skills are required to develop engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems.Key job responsibilitiesWorking with the Kuiper engineering team, you will:
Develop modeling techniques for analysis and simulation of deployment dynamics of multiple satellites
Support Project Kuiper’s US Government portfolio with Mission Design
Support Project Kuiper’s Launch Vehicle Mission Management team with technical expertise in Launch Vehicle trajectory requirements specification
Develop tools to support Mission Management planning for over 80 launches!
Work collaboratively with launch vehicle vendor technical teams
Use and develop COTS and in-house orbit and trajectory tools to support advanced mission concepts for Project Kuiper
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 open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Redmond, WA, USABasic Qualifications
PhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience
Experience in modeling and simulation of satellite orbits
Experience with astrodynamics tool development, either custom developed or commercially developed off the shelf systems (STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer)
Basic understanding of GNC topics and related analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Experience in flight dynamics engineering roles such as orbit analysis, mission design, modeling & simulation, maneuver planning, orbit determination, and satellite operations
Excellent communication skills
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 $136,000/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.