System Development Engineer – Lab & Test Automation, Project Kuiper

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a System Development Engineer for Project Kuiper, focused on lab and test automation. This role involves designing software solutions for spacecraft hardware development, collaborating with engineers, and improving test systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in automation and programming, particularly in Python and Linux, to enhance testing workflows. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to closing the digital divide through innovative satellite technology.

Qualifications

• 1+ year working in an integrated hardware/software environment.
• Experience programming with at least one modern language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation scripts and user interfaces.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to translate requirements into software tools.

Skills

Python

Linux

Automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CI/CD

Robotics

Job description

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Description

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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.

Description

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper 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.

As a System Development Engineer on the DevOps team, you will design and implement software solutions that support the full lifecycle of spacecraft hardware development—from prototyping and testing to validation and qualification.

You will work side-by-side with lab engineers and hardware specialists to build test systems, write robust automation scripts, create user-friendly tools, and help develop robotic and electromechanical systems that improve the speed, quality, and scalability of Kuiper's development workflows.

This is a software-heavy role embedded within a hardware environment. You'll have the unique opportunity to apply your programming and systems thinking skills to real-world, physical challenges while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test automation scripts, user interfaces, data pipelines, and control systems for lab and test environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, lab technicians, and test engineers to understand requirements and translate them into software tools and solutions.
• Build robust Python- and Linux-based scripts and frameworks for automating lab instrumentation, test execution, and data analysis.
• Contribute to development of electromechanical systems and robotics used in spacecraft hardware testing and production.
• Own the integration of software and hardware in lab environments—troubleshoot systems, improve reliability, and ensure repeatability of tests.
• Assist with development of calibration tools, remote control interfaces, and hardware abstraction layers for lab equipment and test setups.
• Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage and documentation.
• Bring an ownership mindset and look for ways to make systems more efficient, reliable, and scalable.
  
  

About The Team

The Development Operations (DevOps) team is a multidisciplinary, hands-on organization responsible for the development, testing, and qualification of spacecraft hardware. Our team includes lab engineers, development specialists, and hardware engineers who collaboratively build, operate, and scale test infrastructure and development labs supporting all phases of spacecraft hardware development.

We are seeking an entry-level System Development Engineer (SysDE) who is passionate about automation and tooling, and excited to work at the intersection of hardware and software.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with Linux/Unix
• 1+ year working in a integrated Hardware/software environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience working in or supporting an engineering lab or test environment.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, sensors) or hardware control (e.g., via SCPI, CAN, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with robotics, motion control, or embedded systems.
• Experience designing intuitive user interfaces or control panels for test automation.
• Exposure to data visualization or analysis libraries such as matplotlib, pandas, or Plotly.
• Passion for space hardware, development testing, and working closely with physical systems.
  
  

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A2977525

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Engineering

• Industries

  Software Development

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