System Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 174,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Redmond, WA, is seeking a System Development Engineer for its satellite program. You will develop embedded software in languages like C and C++ and collaborate closely with hardware teams. This role requires at least 3 years of experience in software development and CI/CD pipelines. The competitive salary range is $129,200 – $174,800 annually, complemented by robust benefits including health insurance and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems.
• 3+ years of programming with at least one modern language (like C++, C#, Java, Python).
• Experience in automating and supporting large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, or other languages.
• Write software to interact with devices using I2C, SPI, and other communications.
• Work closely with hardware teams for board bring-up and integration testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Linux/Unix experience

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed systems

Job description

System Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Job ID: 10413112 | 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.

Export Control Requirement

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

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in assembly, C, C++, or other languages in a real‑time operating system environment
• Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, and other communications
• Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
• Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring‑up and integration testing

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.

About the team

Our team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. 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

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 3+ years of programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Location

USA, WA, Redmond

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is 129,200.00 – 174,800.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for 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 about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.