Senior Software Development Engineer, Payload SW, STAR (System Test Automation and Regression)

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TL;DR · Senior Software Development Engineer, Payload SW, STAR (System Test Automation and Regression)

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As a Senior Software Development Engineer on Amazon's STAR team for Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will lead the design and development of automated testing frameworks that validate payload software at scale. Your daily tasks include architecting test systems that verify signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs in satellite communication systems. You will develop deep expertise in payload software architecture to define comprehensive test strategies and own the CI/CD pipeline that triggers automated regression suites for every code change. Utilizing Java, C++, or C#, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, identify coverage gaps, and build scalable automation solutions. Additionally, you will mentor engineers, conduct design reviews, and influence technical direction across dependent systems, ensuring high-quality satellite production readiness.

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Java C++ C# CI/CD Python Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana Git Jenkins Ansible MESOS Hadoop Kafka Redis MongoDB React Angular Vue.js

What you'll do

  • Architect automated test frameworks for end-to-end validation of satellite payload software.
  • Develop deep expertise in payload software architecture to define comprehensive test strategies.
  • Lead technical roadmap definition and make architectural decisions for CI/CD pipelines.
  • Design complex test sequences coordinating equipment across multiple layers for verification.
  • Build scalable automation solutions to reduce manual testing effort and accelerate releases.
  • Analyze test results to identify systemic failure patterns and drive architectural improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of programming experience in Java, C++, or C#, including object-oriented design.
  • 3+ years of experience building and driving development of test automation frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and full SDLC processes.
  • Experience with communication theory, digital/wireless systems, or RF engineering.
  • Expertise in designing CI/CD pipelines and automated regression testing environments.
  • Proven ability to collaborate and influence multiple teams across different organizations.
  • Knowledge of networking principles and satellite payload communication system operations.

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