Embedded Software Engineer, Leo Payload Radio

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks an embedded software engineer to design, implement, test, and operate software for satellite payloads in a high‑reliability environment. You will work with hardware teams on board bring‑up and integration, delivering secure, power‑efficient software across lifecycle stages.

Join a cutting‑edge space program at Amazon Leo, contributing to critical satellite systems and avionics, with strong emphasis on C/C++ within embedded Linux and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, development, and operation of embedded software capabilities for satellite payloads, from launch to de-orbit.
• Develop software for payload Radio and Payload Mode Management in C/C++ within an embedded Linux system.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on board bring-up, verification, and integration.
• Follow best practices for high reliability embedded software to ensure satellite security and reliability.
• Support Satellite Communication Systems Payload in end-to-end software lifecycle.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded software development

Tools

Embedded Linux

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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 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.

A day in the life

Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!

About the team

Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.