Senior Solutions Architect, AWS Aerospace & Satellite

Overview

Do you get excited by space exploration, satellites and rocket launches? If so, this might be the role you have always been looking for.

AWS is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help space companies achieve their missions through the power of cloud. Industry segments include launch services, human spaceflight, robotic/autonomous systems, mission control center operations, space stations, satellite constellations, ground segment, emergency response services, IoT solutions, earth observation, broadcast communications, and various government capabilities.

• Work directly with customers to accelerate their missions and recommend best‑practice architectures aligned with long‑term business outcomes.
• Build technical relationships with customers and act as their trusted advisor, keeping the customer’s best interests at the forefront.
• Share the voice of the customer to inform the AWS roadmap.
• Participate in the creation and sharing of best practices, technical content and new reference architectures (e.g., white papers, code samples, blog posts).
• Evangelise and educate about AWS technology through workshops, user groups, conferences, online videos or public speaking.
• Contribute to the growth of the Solutions Architecture organisation by interviewing candidates and participating in hiring decisions.
• Develop depth in technical domains relevant to your interests and customer outcomes.

• 8+ years of experience in technology domains such as software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, or data & analytics.
• 3+ years of design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures.
• 10+ years of IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries.
• Experience communicating with technical and non‑technical audiences, including executive‑level stakeholders.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.

• 5+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture, and networking experience.
• Experience working with end‑user or developer communities.
• Experience in a technical role within a sales organization.

The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position may require up to 25% travel to customer sites and AWS locations.

Base salary ranges by location:

• Beverly Hills, CA: 153,600 – 207,800 USD annually

• San Francisco, CA: 176,600 – 239,000 USD annually

• Chicago, IL: 153,600 – 207,800 USD annually

• Austin, TX: 153,600 – 207,800 USD annually

• Arlington, VA: 153,600 – 207,800 USD annually

• Seattle, WA: 153,600 – 207,800 USD annually

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants:
We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance also applies.

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