Embedded Software Engineer, Satellite Systems (Government)

Amazon

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) seeks a Device Software Development Engineer to design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems. You will work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms and collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

The role supports US government missions with on-site work in multiple locations. Applicants must be a U.S.

Qualifications

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) 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.
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field

Responsibilities

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