Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Team, where you'll work on cutting-edge satellite payload software. This role emphasizes the integration of hardware and software, allowing you to contribute to essential functions such as OTA updates and fault detection. You'll be involved in all phases of software development, ensuring high reliability and performance in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and want to make an impact in the aerospace industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock options

Flexible working hours

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software development experience with embedded systems.
• Experience with hardware integration and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for satellite payload systems.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for board design and verification.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

Programming in RUST

Programming in C++

Programming in C

Hardware and Software Integration

Test Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Embedded Linux

FreeRTOS

I2C

SPI

Ethernet

Job description

Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Team

Identyfikator pracy: 2874927 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC - M90

You will work on embedded code for satellite payload software (LINUX and FreeRTOS). You will contribute to various core functionalities including Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, hardware fault detection, isolation and remediation, operational state management, and devices integrity verifications (ex. PRBS).

This position puts an emphasis on hardware and software integration and test automation.

We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

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

In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key functions such as commanding, telemetry, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit.

In this role, you will:

1. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in RUST, C++, C or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.
2. Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, I3C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc. communications.
3. Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, secure bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.
4. Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite reliability and availability.
5. Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.

PODSTAWOWE KWALIFIKACJE

- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language

PREFEROWANE KWALIFIKACJE

- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.