Sr. Electrical Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo

Salary: $151,200 - 204,600 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of engineering experience in electrical power systems or power electronics
• 5+ years of experience in simulation, modeling, and requirements definition for electric power system development
• Working knowledge of Matlab or Python for extracting, processing, and storing information from large datasets
• Experience in power system design within solar, battery, electric vehicle, drone, satellite, or rocket domains
• Experience developing models for solar arrays, battery systems, or power electronics
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional requirements development across hardware and software teams and translate technical constraints into actionable specifications
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and coordinate transformations
• Background in control systems and/or robotics
• Experience creating and maintaining complex simulations and managing large data sets
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate key requirements clearly to teammates
• Strong cross-organizational communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and concerns persuasively in verbal and written form

• Own requirements, trade studies, and simulation analysis for the Leo satellite power system
• Build electrical models of the satellite power system
• Develop capability to assess solar array power generation across vehicle operating conditions and a range of orbital parameters
• Create and manage simulations that analyze vehicle power demand in different power modes
• Investigate trade studies to optimize system performance
• Perform trade studies that influence system architecture and the sizing of solar array, battery, power conversion, and power distribution blocks
• Work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment with thought leaders across multiple technology areas
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute in a highly entrepreneurial, multi-skilled team setting

• Hardware
• Support
• Matlab
• Network
• Python
• Robotics

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We are Amazon Leo, Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network, with a mission to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. We support households, schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies in locations without dependable connectivity. This Senior Electrical Systems Engineering role is based in Redmond, Washington, and offers a salary range of USD 151,200 to 204,600 annually, along with sign-on payments, restricted stock units, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance options, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture and encourage candidates who are ready to take on ambitious technical challenges.

last updated 35 week of 2026