Real-Time Space GNC Software Engineer

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Software Development Engineer in GNC Software to design and develop real-time embedded software that controls satellite flight and ground-based tools for predicting orbital state. You will collaborate across teams to ensure end-to-end system performance and contribute to validation through high-fidelity simulations.

Required are 3+ years of professional software development experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with preference for Python and Rust experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience with Python and Rust is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time, embedded software that controls satellite flight across all mission phases
• Build ground-based applications to predict orbital state and assist maneuver planning
• Create high-fidelity modeling and simulation software to validate GNC algorithms
• Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues spanning integration and operations
• Develop and maintain infrastructure, tools, and documentation for GNC software at scale

Skills

3+ years software development

Python

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Rust

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Software Development Engineer in GNC Software to design and develop real-time embedded software that controls satellite flight and ground-based tools for predicting orbital state. You will collaborate across teams to ensure end-to-end system performance and contribute to validation through high-fidelity simulations.

Required are 3+ years of professional software development experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with preference for Python and Rust experience.