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

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WASan Diego, CANORTHRIDGE, CA
Salary
$143,700–$194,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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As a Software Development Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the STAR (System Test Automation and Regression) team to develop automated test frameworks for validating payload software in satellite communication systems. Your daily tasks include designing end-to-end validation tests, understanding complex signal processing chains and protocol stacks, and building CI/CD pipelines that ensure rapid feedback on every code change. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to gather requirements and define comprehensive test strategies, creating scalable automation solutions that reduce manual testing effort. Key skills required are proficiency in modern programming languages like C++, Java, or Python, along with experience in building test automation frameworks and data pipelines. This role demands a deep understanding of satellite communication systems and the ability to bridge software engineering with hardware-in-the-loop environments.

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Python Java C++ CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Docker PostgreSQL Prometheus Grafana RF systems signal processing satellite communication protocols hardware-in-the-loop networking OSI model version control tools

What you'll do

  • Design and develop automated test frameworks for satellite communication systems.
  • Write tests that exercise real operational scenarios of payload software.
  • Build CI/CD pipelines to trigger automated regression suites on every change.
  • Develop complex test sequences coordinating equipment across multiple layers.
  • Create dashboards and monitoring tools for system health and test pass rates.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of programming experience in modern languages like C++, Java, Python
  • Experience building test automation frameworks and tools
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
  • Knowledge of networking, including OSI model and satellite payload communication systems
  • Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments
  • Experience troubleshooting technical systems and debugging software issues

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