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Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer, AWS Ground Station

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Denver, CO · Posted October 7, 2026

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Application deadline: Nov 6, 2026

Do you want to be part of the next generation of satellite ground stations? At AWS Ground Station we are changing the way the industry thinks about space to ground communication. Our service enables customers to connect to their on-orbit spacecraft in an on demand model that leverages all the benefits of the AWS network and infrastructure.

We are growing our footprint and capabilities of satellite ground stations and are looking for an engineer to deeply own the technical challenges of delivering highly reliable space data from customers’ vehicles into the AWS cloud.

Amazon’s vision is to be the world’s most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision as we redefine what it means to operate in space. As an ideal candidate, you:

- Embrace continuous learning and are always working to eliminate knowledge gaps in relevant areas. - Are experienced working in hardware-centric production environments. - Are comfortable handling ambiguity and creating solutions that resolve it. - Recognize and appreciate diversity of thought and perspectives.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen.

A day in the life On our team you will:

- Work with vendors and AWS engineering teams to discover and implement the latest technologies. - Deeply own the deployment, operation, and maintenance of antenna systems around the world ( https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually