Optical ISL Mission Operations Engineer — Space Systems Automation

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amazonRedmond (WA)

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Space Research and Technology

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About the role

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC is seeking a Mission Operations Systems Engineer for the Optical Inter-Satellite Link (OISL) team in Redmond, WA. You will own operational success of payload and bus functions, coordinating across ground, network, and space systems to drive automation and efficiency at scale. The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure.

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