Software Development Engineer, Leo Payload

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo Payload is seeking a Software Development Engineer to help design, implement, test, and deploy software for the Leo satellite payloads. You will contribute to telemetry, mode management, power control, and autonomous capabilities across the satellite lifecycle.

Collaborating with hardware teams, you will participate in all software phases from requirements to production, with opportunities to grow breadth and depth in AWS technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship software development experience.
• Experience with C/C++ and Rust is a plus.
• Embedded experience not required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Own unique software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, Rust or other AWS technologies), test, and integration in Prod environment.
• Work closely with hardware teams for setup and verification, as well as integration and testing.
• Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload, Standard SDE position; embedded experience not required.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Leo Payload

Job ID: 10490566 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

Key job responsibilities

In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key functions such as Mode Management, telemetry, power control, and autonomous capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit.

In this role, you will:

• Own unique software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST or other AWS technologies), test, and integration in Prod environment.
• Work closely with hardware teams for setup and verification, as well as integration and testing.
• Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload, Standard SDE position, embedded experience not required.

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.

Key job responsibilities

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer who wants to apply and grow their technical depth and breadth while defining and driving key aspects of Amazon Leo Payload Systems. If you are a self-motivated individual with a zeal for customer obsession and ownership, and you are looking to demonstrate your technical and functional skills - this is the team for you.

About the team

Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including Payload Mode management, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
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