Network Tester – (LEO Satellite Systems)

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:

• Network Tester – Project Kuiper (LEO Satellite Systems)

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:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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