Embedded Space Software Engineer — Real-Time Satcom

Amazon

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 144,000 - 194,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

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

This role supports U.S. and allied government missions, with relocation benefits for sitting in Northridge, El Segundo, or Arlington.

Qualifications

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

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

Embedded software
Real-time systems
Linux kernel internals

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Xilinx platforms
Cryptography
Secure SDLC

Job description

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

This role supports U.S. and allied government missions, with relocation benefits for sitting in Northridge, El Segundo, or Arlington.

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