Amazon
Sr. Communication Sys Engineer, Modeling and Simulation
$151K–$205K
Redmond, WA +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 8, 2026
- Location
- Redmond, WA
Arlington, VA
El Segundo, CA
NORTHRIDGE, CA - Experience
- 8+ years of experience in satellite or network system design, modeling, and analysis; 8+ years developing code in MATLAB, C, C++, or Python.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- 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
Models and analyzes Amazon Leo satellite system performance for government missions, producing technical analyses and customer deliverables.
What you'll do
- Model mission scenarios and constellation designs across coverage, capacity, latency, and availability; assess whether the system meets mission outcomes.
- Develop simulation tools and evaluate orbital geometry, link budgets, resource scheduling, interference, and network performance.
- Prepare and present analyses, visualizations, briefings, and proposal material for government customers and program reviews.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation geometry.
- Working knowledge of RF or optical link budgets and experience with communications or satellite resource scheduling, allocation, or optimization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and presenting technical content.
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in constellation design, RF/communications modeling, optical inter-satellite links, network topology, satellite operations, government programs, or mission engineering.
Pay
151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary); 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary); 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary); 151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, C, C++, Python, OFDM/MIMO
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