Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team focused on satellite technology at a leading global company. As an Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and integrating embedded software for satellite payloads. This position emphasizes collaboration with hardware teams and the use of advanced programming languages like C++ and RUST in a Linux environment. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of satellite systems from launch to de-orbit. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and ready to tackle exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with design patterns and system architecture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C++

RUST

Linux

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

I2C

SPI

RS-422

RS-485

Ethernet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper

Job ID: 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

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