Software Development Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Similar $172k
This role $169k
$138k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $149,375–$194,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $169k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer, Leo Ground Control Services

As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining software for Leo Ground Control Services. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages within a real-time operating system environment to automate mission planning and execution for satellite operations. You will also develop AWS cloud services that manage the Leo satellites, write system applications for command, file transfer, and telemetry, and collaborate closely with ground service teams to ensure seamless satellite operations at scale while upholding space safety standards. This position requires extensive experience in large-scale software development using C++, Java, or Perl, with a preference for embedded firmware development expertise.

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software for real-time operating systems using C, C++, Rust.
  • Create AWS cloud services to manage Leo satellites and their operations.
  • Write system applications for satellite command, file transfer, and telemetry functions.
  • Support satellite operations by collaborating with ground service and satellite agent teams.
  • Design large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications in C#, C++, Java, or Perl.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in designing and developing large-scale software applications.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or other relevant programming languages.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services for managing satellite operations.
  • Strong background in embedded systems development using real-time operating systems.
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams on satellite ground services.
  • U.S. citizenship or nationality due to export control requirements.
  • Development of system applications for satellite command, file transfer, and telemetry.

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