Mission Operations Engineer
Amazon · Northridge
- Pay
- $129,200‑$174,800 /year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Tech & Engineering
- Neighborhood
- Northridge
- Posted
- July 8, 2026 (Jul 8)
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
About the Role
Amazon Leo (Project Kuiper) is building a constellation of thousands of LEO satellites to deliver global broadband connectivity. As a Mission Operations Engineer, you'll support satellite operations for government customers.
What You'll Do
- Monitor and operate satellite systems for Amazon Leo government missions
- Respond to anomalies and ensure mission continuity
- Develop and refine mission operations procedures
- Collaborate with engineering teams on system improvements
- Support ground segment operations and testing
Requirements
- Experience in satellite or aerospace mission operations
- Strong systems troubleshooting skills
- Ability to obtain security clearance (some positions may require)
- BS in engineering, physics, or related field preferred
Pay & Benefits
$129,200–$174,800/yr
Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k), RSUs, paid leave, and employee discount.
This listing comes from Amazon's own careers feed and was last verified against it on October 2, 2026. Stale listings are removed automatically.
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Mission Operations Engineer
$129,200‑$174,800 /year