Senior Embedded Security Engineer — Satellite Systems

Amazon Inc.

Redmond

On-site

AUD 239,000 - 324,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a seasoned embedded software engineer to design, develop, and operate security-focused capabilities for satellite avionics. You will implement software in C/C++ on embedded Linux, collaborate with hardware teams, and drive reliability throughout the satellite lifecycle.

You will mentor teammates, contribute to design decisions, and help ensure robust, scalable software for space-based systems.

Qualifications

5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Responsibilities

In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key embedded security capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit.
Develop software to payload Radio and Payload Mode Management. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++ or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux system.
Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.
Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite security and reliability.
Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.