Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for a senior network operations engineer in the satellite, antenna, and radio frequency space who will require a blend of technical expertise spanning RF engineering, satellite communications, and advanced networking technologies. They must possess deep knowledge of signal propagation, antenna design, orbital mechanics, and network protocols, coupled with proficiency in specialized software tools like MATLAB and GNU Radio. Beyond technical skills, success in this role demands strong problem-solving abilities, continuous learning, and the capability to design, optimize, and troubleshoot complex satellite communication systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and performance excellence.

Export Control Requirement: Due 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.


Key job responsibilities
Lead the resolution of complex customer cases involving satellite-ground network performance, routing anomalies, or connectivity degradation.
Provide in-depth technical guidance to customers and internal teams during high-severity incidents, partnering with development, RF, and operations teams to drive rapid resolution.
Perform detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for customer-impacting events, identifying systemic issues and collaborating on long-term fixes.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for escalated networking issues, including BGP peering, DNS failures, throughput bottlenecks, and path optimization.
Proactively identify support gaps and contribute to tooling, diagnostics, and automation that reduce time to resolution and improve customer experience.
Develop troubleshooting playbooks, technical guides, and knowledge base articles to enhance case deflection and onboarding of new support engineers.
Mentor junior support engineers, providing case coaching, knowledge transfer, and technical escalation support.
Drive operational readiness and support planning for new network features, firmware rollouts, and regional launches.
Participate in customer communications for major incidents and complex technical engagements, ensuring clarity, accountability, and technical excellence.