Software Development Engineer II, Satellite Engineering and Mechanical Development

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 143,700 - 194,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSU stock and 401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Leo in Redmond, WA, is seeking a Software Development Engineer to design and build tools that accelerate satellite product development. You will work with hardware and systems engineers to create scalable data analysis, simulation, and automation tools for the Leo Space platform.

You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, emphasize testing and CI/CD, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of design or architecture experience on large systems
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ years designing and developing large-scale multi-tiered distributed software applications
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom software tools to support engineering tasks
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineers to understand needs
• Implement efficient and scalable solutions for data analysis, simulation, and automation
• Optimize existing tools and processes to improve productivity and efficiency
• Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies
• Mentor junior engineers and evangelize engineering best practices

Skills

C#/C++/Java/Perl

Object Oriented Design

Design patterns

Multi-threaded / distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about developing software applications and services for an advanced global connectivity system? Join the Amazon Leo Satellite Engineering and Mechanicals Development team at the forefront of next-generation satellite design.

Key job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom software tools to support various engineering tasks and workflows.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineers to understand their needs and requirements.
• Implement efficient and scalable solutions for data analysis, simulation, and automation.
• Optimize existing tools and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies.
• Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.

Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.

A day in the life

As a Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of critical tools and services that support the entire satellite development lifecycle. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale satellite development efforts efficiently and effectively.

About the team

The Leo Space Engineering Applications (LSEA) team specializes in building and maintaining secure engineering solutions that optimize satellite product development processes. The team combines expertise in Siemens NX/Teamcenter with software engineering capabilities to deliver customized solutions and maintain the Leo Space platform, ensuring seamless integration and efficient workflow management for satellite development.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
• 1+ 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 experience
• 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, REDMOND - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually