Software Development Engineer, GNC Software

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Development Engineer, GNC Software

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Software Development Engineer, GNC Software, Amazon Leo joins the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to develop software for a low Earth orbit satellite network. The role involves designing and developing real-time, embedded software to control satellite flight, including maneuvering from orbit injection through station keeping. Responsibilities include building ground-based applications to predict orbital states, monitoring for collisions, and optimizing maneuver planning. The engineer will also create high-fidelity modeling and simulation software to validate algorithms and maintain infrastructure for testing and deployment. Key technical skills and languages include Python and Rust, alongside experience in aerospace, robotics, controls, or dynamical systems. This work addresses the technical challenge of managing a large, autonomous constellation requiring precise positioning, real-time forecasting, and automated collision avoidance to ensure space safety and reliable connectivity.

What does a Software Development Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $169050 from 129 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

Python Rust Embedded Software GNC Flight Software Modeling and Simulation Dynamics Controls Robotics Aerospace Avionics

What you'll do

Design and develop real-time embedded software to control satellite flight, guidance, navigation, and maneuvering.
Build ground-based applications to predict orbital states, monitor collisions, and optimize maneuver planning.
Create high-fidelity modeling and simulation software to validate GNC algorithms and support system-level testing.
Develop and maintain infrastructure, tools, and documentation to build, test, and deploy GNC software at scale.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems spanning satellite integration, manufacturing, and flight operations.
Prototype new design concepts and participate in component and satellite-level testing.
Assist with flight operations to ensure reliable end-to-end system performance.

What we're looking for

3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Experience with Python (preferred).
Experience with Rust (preferred).
Guidance, Navigation and Control development experience (preferred).
General familiarity with aerospace, robotics, controls, or other dynamical-systems domains (preferred).
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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