System Development Engineer, Customer Terminal Hardware Team, Amazon Leo Customer Terminal

Amazon Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 99,100 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond is seeking a System Development Engineer to design and implement software solutions aimed at testing and optimizing hardware systems for Customer Terminals. This critically combines hardware integration and embedded systems within a production-scale environment.

The position requires experience in Linux, modern programming languages, and working with embedded systems. A comprehensive salary and benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and parental leave is offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Experience in hardware lab equipment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, and validate software solutions for onboard power management systems.
• Define and execute software release processes and quality verification.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure Leo devices meet requirements.

Skills

Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure

Experience with Linux/Unix

Programming with Python, C++, or C#

Experience working with microcontrollers or embedded systems

Tools

Digital scopes

Logic analyzers

Soldering tools

Job description

System Development Engineer, Customer Terminal Hardware Team, Amazon Leo Customer Terminal

Job ID: 10456094 | 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. Amazon 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.

We are seeking a System Development Engineer to architect and deliver software solutions that enable testing, validation, and optimization of next‑generation hardware systems for the Customer Terminals. This role sits at the critical intersection of hardware integration, embedded systems development, and production‑scale software engineering—directly contributing to technology that will reach millions of customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, and validate software solutions for onboard power management systems.
• Design and develop close‑loop control algorithms that leverage sensor peripherals, microcontrollers, and custom silicon.
• Enable data‑driven performance insights through automated test execution, collection, and analysis pipelines.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure that every Leo device shipped meets requirements.
• Define and execute software release processes, CI/CD, and quality verification.
• Work hands‑on with hardware test equipment.
• Deliver clear documentation and user‑focused software for engineering and manufacturing teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, C++, or C#.
• Experience working with microcontrollers or embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
• Experience in hardware lab equipment such as digital scopes, logic analyzers, and soldering tools.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $99,100.00 - $160,000.00 annually, plus sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans), employee assistance program, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.