Embedded Satellite Software Engineer for Government

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

KGS LLC is seeking a Device Software Development Engineer for Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) to design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems. You will work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

This unique role supports U.S. government initiatives, enabling secure communication systems for critical missions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture of new and existing systems experience.
• 2+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience.
• 2+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.
• Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.
• Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).
• Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Embedded Systems

Software Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Embedded Linux

RTOS

TCP/IP

Job description

KGS LLC is seeking a Device Software Development Engineer for Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) to design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems. You will work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

This unique role supports U.S. government initiatives, enabling secure communication systems for critical missions.