Amazon
Satellite Systems Engineer, Space Networking Solutions
$129K–$175K
Northridge, CA +2 · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Location
- Northridge, CA
El Segundo, CA
NORTHRIDGE, CA - Experience
- 5+ years in specified space systems engineering principles and techniques; 4+ years in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field; 4+ years deriving and maintaining requirements from system to lower levels; 4+ years using standard electronic lab test equipment.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline; preferred: Master’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace, or similar field or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.
About the job
Develops and integrates satellite system architectures and solutions for government and international customers, supporting the full engineering lifecycle from requirements and design through integration, testing, and operations.
What you'll do
- Lead space-segment systems engineering, including concept development, requirements, verification, integration and test, anomaly resolution, risk management, and schedule execution.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and technical program and product management to develop and execute satellite system designs.
- Analyze satellite systems and configurations, resolve technical issues, and improve systems engineering processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in space systems engineering principles and techniques, including performance budgets, requirements, verification and validation, configuration management, and satellite integration and testing.
- 4+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on satellite design and integration experience.
- Hands-on spacecraft integration, flatsat testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or mission operations experience; 4+ years using standard electronic lab test equipment.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in engineering, physics, aerospace, or similar field or equivalent experience.
Pay
129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually (base salary); 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, multimeters
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