Software Development Manager, Flight Software, Avionics End Point and FDIR

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $184,900–$250,200 / yr
Posted: 21 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Software Development Manager, Flight Software, Avionics End Point and FDIR

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The Software Development Manager, Flight Software, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo - Avionics End Point and FDIR leads a team responsible for the embedded firmware powering satellite avionics endpoints. This role involves hiring, developing, and coaching software engineers to build mission-critical systems that manage spacecraft attitude, generate onboard power, and facilitate ground station communications. The manager defines technical roadmaps, oversees the design of a satellite-wide fault detection, injection, and isolation framework, and drives program management practices. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, Rust, and Python, alongside experience with generative AI and automation tools. The work focuses on creating highly optimized, fault-tolerant software for space environments, ensuring spacecraft safety and connectivity through rigorous engineering practices across the full software and hardware development life cycle.

Skills

C++ Rust Python Embedded Firmware Fault Detection software development lifecycle Source Control Management Build Processes Testing Generative AI Automation Tools Avionics

What you'll do

Hire, coach, and develop a team of software engineers to build mission-critical satellite flight software.
Define the technical direction and product roadmap for avionics endpoint firmware.
Own the design and execution of a satellite-wide fault detection, injection, and isolation framework.
Drive program management practices to track progress, mitigate delivery risks, and communicate status to leadership.
Evaluate and integrate generative AI and automation tools to improve development workflows and testing coverage.
Lead design discussions, code reviews, and technical strategy documentation for embedded firmware.
Manage cross-functional dependencies with hardware and peer software teams to align on interface contracts.

What we're looking for

3+ years of engineering team management experience.
1+ years of providing technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
5+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience.
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle.
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements and describe product strategy (preferred).
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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