Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Processor Platform Team

Amazon; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of satellite technology! As a Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the software that connects satellites to ground systems, ensuring high-speed internet access for underserved communities. Your expertise in embedded systems and programming will be crucial as you tackle complex challenges in satellite avionics and communication systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology while collaborating with a diverse team dedicated to excellence and reliability in space-based systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in embedded systems.
• Experience in leading design or architecture of systems.
• Mentoring and leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, development, and operation of satellite software functions.
• Own embedded software functions from design to integration.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for board design and verification.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

RUST Programming

Embedded Linux

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Debugging

Software Development Life Cycle

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Interlaken SerDes

JESD

PCIe

I3C

I2C

SPI

RS-422

RS-485

Ethernet

Job description

Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Network Processor Platform Team

Job ID: 2818870 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world. In this role, you will be bringing that vision to life by architecting, developing and testing the communication systems payload software that provides the radio link connectivity between the satellites to customer-terminals and the ground-based internet gateways.

Key job responsibilities

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

1. Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in C, C++, RUST or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.
2. Write software to control silicon devices using proprietary and standard communication buses, such as Interlaken SerDes, JESD, PCIe, I3C, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, etc.
3. Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.
4. Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure very high levels of system reliability and availability.
5. Debug low-level issues at the intersection of hardware/FPGA/firmware/software on multicore SOCs.

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.

A day in the life

Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics and communication systems payload!

About the team

Our team tackles many critical satellite payload functions including payload power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, operational state management, thermal management, resiliency and redundancy, hardware and software integration. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2. 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
3. 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
4. Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 5+ 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 committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.