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This position requires demonstrated expertise in computational analysis automation and tool development.\n\nExport Control Requirement\nDue to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nKey job responsibilities\n\nPerform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis in support of multi-disciplinary trades within the Amazon Leo team.\n\nContribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.\n\nTest and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.\n\nAssess and trouble-shoot the performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware and software systems.\n\nWork closely with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations processes.\n\nManage engineering trades as needed for various launch vehicle mission designs.\n\nSupport Leo’s Launch Vehicle Mission Management team with technical expertise in Launch Vehicle trajectory requirements specification\n\nEvaluate Launch Vehicle performance and compliance with mission requirements\n\nDevelop tools to support Mission Management planning for over 80 launches!\n\nWork collaboratively with launch vehicle system technical teams\n\nAbout the team\nThe Flight Dynamics team is responsible for the guidance, navigation, control and safety of the spaceflight of the Amazon Leo constellation. This team provides solutions to spaceflight challenges in constellation design, orbit selection, launch vehicle insertion requirements, navigation, trajectory design, space situational awareness, and space traffic coordination.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nPhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience\n\nExperience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products\n\nExperience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nKnowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language\n\nExperience with agile development\n\nExperience building web based dashboards using common frameworks\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit 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.\n\nThe 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. 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In this position, a successful candidate would serve as a Research Scientist in support of Amazon Leo’s constellation with particular focus on Launch Vehicle support. Strong analysis skills are required to develop engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems. This position requires demonstrated expertise in computational analysis automation and tool development.\n\nExport Control Requirement\nDue to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.\n\nKey job responsibilities\n\nPerform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis in support of multi-disciplinary trades within the Amazon Leo team.\n\nContribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.\n\nTest and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.\n\nAssess and trouble-shoot the performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware and software systems.\n\nWork closely with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations processes.\n\nManage engineering trades as needed for various launch vehicle mission designs.\n\nSupport Leo’s Launch Vehicle Mission Management team with technical expertise in Launch Vehicle trajectory requirements specification\n\nEvaluate Launch Vehicle performance and compliance with mission requirements\n\nDevelop tools to support Mission Management planning for over 80 launches!\n\nWork collaboratively with launch vehicle system technical teams\n\nAbout the team\nThe Flight Dynamics team is responsible for the guidance, navigation, control and safety of the spaceflight of the Amazon Leo constellation. This team provides solutions to spaceflight challenges in constellation design, orbit selection, launch vehicle insertion requirements, navigation, trajectory design, space situational awareness, and space traffic coordination.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nPhD, or Master's degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience\n\nExperience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products\n\nExperience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nKnowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language\n\nExperience with agile development\n\nExperience building web based dashboards using common frameworks\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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