Job Title: Network Tester – (LEO Satellite Systems)

Location: On-site in Redmond, WA – (needs local candidates only)

Duration: 12-month contract with extension

Work Authorization: USC & GC Only

Pay Rate: $64/hour on W2

Job Description:

About Project Kuiper:

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative to launch and operate a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to underserved and remote communities worldwide.
The network tester will play a vital role in validating the performance, scalability, and reliability of Kuiper’s global networking infrastructure spanning satellite links, ground gateways, and user terminals.

Role Overview:

As a Network Tester, the candidate will be responsible for testing, validating, and analyzing network performance across multiple layers of the Kuiper communication system — from LEO satellite payloads to terrestrial ground networks.
Candidates will work closely with network engineers, systems developers, and satellite operations teams to ensure the seamless integration and operation of Kuiper’s global communications network.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, execute, and automate test plans for Kuiper’s satellite-ground network communications and backhaul systems.
Conduct functional, performance, and stress testing on network components, including routers, switches, and software-defined networking (SDN) layers.
Validate end-to-end connectivity, latency, throughput, and resiliency of Kuiper’s LEO satellite mesh.
Use advanced tools to capture and analyze network traffic (Wireshark, iperf, NetFlow, etc.) for root cause analysis.
Support integration and regression testing of Kuiper’s software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) and ground segment systems.
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Python, Shell, or similar scripting languages.
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify performance bottlenecks and propose optimizations.
Document test cases, results, and defect tracking through standard QA tools (JIRA, TestRail, etc.).
Ensure compliance with network reliability, redundancy, and security standards for mission-critical systems.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
3 plus years of experience in network testing or network QA, preferably in large-scale or satellite-based systems.
Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, UDP, DNS, DHCP).
Hands-on experience with network performance tools (e.g., Wireshark, iperf, Spirent, IXIA).
Familiarity with Linux networking, VLANs, firewalls, and routing configuration.
Experience in test automation scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in LEO/MEO satellite communications, RF systems, or aerospace networking.
Knowledge of network emulation and simulation tools.
Experience with AWS cloud-based networking or other cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with telemetry and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch).
Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or AWS Advanced Networking Speciality are a plus.

Soft Skills:

Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to prioritize in dynamic environments.

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