Software Development Engineer, Satellite Telemetry and Command Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer for its Satellite Telemetry and Command Systems team in San Francisco. The candidate will develop large-scale software applications, automate operations for the Leo satellite fleet, and create embedded software. Required qualifications include 5+ years of experience in software development (C#, C++, Java, Perl) and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary range of $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded software applications.
• Experience in embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test.
• Automate mission planning and execution for the Leo fleet.
• Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages.
• Work closely with ground service teams to support satellite operations.

Skills

C#

C++

Java

Perl

Embedded firmware development

Education

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

Job description

Software Development Engineer, Satellite Telemetry and Command Systems

Job ID: 10397120 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places 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.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.
• Automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Leo fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Leo satellite Internet customers.
• Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real‑time operating system environment.
• Develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites.
• Write system applications for satellite telemetry, file transfer, and command.
• Work closely with Leo ground service teams and satellite agent teams to support satellite operations.

About the Team

The team owns end‑to‑end Leo satellite onboard agents and ground services that interact with them to provide seamless Leo satellite command, file transfer, telemetry, and logging.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of embedded firmware development experience.

Benefits

Base salary range: $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually. The package includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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