Rust Software Engineer for Secure Government Satellite

Amazon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation benefits

Job summary

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) is developing secure, high-performance satellite communications technologies that support U.S. National and International security and defense.

This role designs, builds, and maintains foundational software extending Amazon Leo capabilities to government customers, with Rust-based services targeting mission-critical space safety and sustainability applications. You will work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, collaborating with hardware, security, systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience.
• 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
• Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Utilize network layer packet processing experience and Software Defined Networking to develop high data rate packet processing system and other enabling interface software to meet unique Government customer needs.
• Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help develop.
• Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Amazon Leo constellation for Government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements.
• Ensure systems meet Amazon Leo and Government customer performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements.
• Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders and management teams.
• Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner.

Skills

Software development

Architecture design

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Rust

Job description

Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) is developing secure, high-performance satellite communications technologies that support U.S. National and International security and defense.

This role designs, builds, and maintains foundational software extending Amazon Leo capabilities to government customers, with Rust-based services targeting mission-critical space safety and sustainability applications. You will work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, collaborating with hardware, security, systems