Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Manufacturing Software Systems

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will develop secure manufacturing software systems that drive the assembly and testing of satellites and ground equipment. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, you'll tackle complex challenges and contribute to the orchestration of manufacturing processes across production lines. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact global connectivity while working in a dynamic environment that fosters learning and growth. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with design patterns, reliability, and scaling systems.

Responsibilities

• Build manufacturing software systems for the Kuiper satellite fleet.
• Collaborate with teams to design and develop secure software systems.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Programming Languages

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Manufacturing Software Systems

Job ID: 2960921 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control: This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.

Manufacturing Software Systems (MSS) is seeking a Software Development Engineer who will help solve a variety of technical challenges related to manufacturing the satellites, ground equipment, and associated ASICs. You will play an active role in translating business and functional requirements into concrete deliverables and build quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations and will have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams spanning a variety of domains: software, hardware, networks, RF, embedded, real-time, distributed as well as industrial automation systems.

You will design and develop the manufacturing software used to drive the assembly, calibration, and test of satellite and ground systems as well as perform high-throughput ASIC/chip level provisioning and testing. You will collaborate with teams from manufacturing engineering, product engineering, and security engineering to identify requirements and design manufacturing software. You will design and develop the end-to-end system capabilities required for manufacturing orchestration across factory production lines.

Along the way, we guarantee that you’ll learn a ton, have fun, and make a positive impact on millions of people.

Key job responsibilities

1. Build the manufacturing software systems used by production operations to manufacture the Kuiper satellite fleet, supporting ground systems and associated ASICs.
2. Build the end-to-end system capabilities required for the orchestration of manufacturing across factory production lines.
3. Architect and design a secure manufacturing software system that protects Kuiper intellectual property and manufacturing assets via a secure chain of custody/trust.
4. Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.

A day in the life

In this role as a Software Development Engineer, you will be developing Kuiper’s secure manufacturing software systems and orchestration software capabilities. These products enable industrial automation for the manufacturing of the Kuiper satellite fleet and supporting ground equipment. You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, qualify, produce, and deploy solutions and products enabling Kuiper’s global network.

About the team

The Kuiper Manufacturing Software team is responsible for the architecture, design, build, and installation of the software used to manufacture the Kuiper satellite fleet, ground equipment, and ASICs. We partner with hardware, software, test engineering, and enterprise architecture teams to ensure efficient and secure manufacturing operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
2. 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.
3. Experience programming with at least one software programming language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
2. 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 this link for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link.

Posted: April 16, 2025