Amazon
System Architecture Lead, Direct-to-Device, Amazon Leo
$151K–$205K
Austin, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in satellite or cellular systems, including at least 3 years architecting D2D, NTN, or direct satellite-to-cellular systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Leads the end-to-end technical architecture and evolution of Amazon LEO’s direct-to-device satellite service, aligning customer and business needs across cellular, satellite, device, spectrum, regulatory, and service domains.
What you'll do
- Own the D2D architecture and technical plan of record; make and document cross-domain decisions and trade-offs.
- Translate customer, MNO, and business needs into requirements, interfaces, and acceptance criteria with partner teams.
- Assess feasibility, resolve cross-domain conflicts, and represent the architecture to customers, partners, vendors, and leadership.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience in satellite or cellular systems, including at least 3 years architecting Direct-to-Device (D2D), NTN, or direct satellite-to-cellular systems.
- End-to-end D2D architecture knowledge spanning satellite payload and ground segment, RAN, 5G core, and commercial devices.
- Experience documenting complex cross-domain architecture decisions; working knowledge of 3GPP NTN standards, mobility, and terrestrial interworking; direct experience with MNOs, device OEMs, or chipset vendors on D2D solutions.
Nice to have
- Satellite-based RAN architecture experience for NTN.
- Experience with VoNR/IMS, messaging, emergency services, device certification, spectrum and regulatory matters, or satellite system budgets.
Pay
151,200.00 - 204,600.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
3GPP NTN, RAN, 5G core, VoNR/IMS
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