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

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

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As a Software Development Manager at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will lead a team of software development engineers responsible for building and maintaining automated testing frameworks that validate payload software for satellites. Your daily tasks include setting technical direction, hiring top talent, and ensuring operational excellence through nightly regression runs critical to satellite production readiness. The role demands expertise in test automation, signal processing, protocol stacks, and fault handling within the context of satellite communication systems. You will collaborate closely with payload software, systems engineering, RF, and operations teams to align testing priorities with program milestones and launch schedules. Essential skills include experience in managing software development lifecycle, building data pipelines, and scaling organizations through rapid growth. This role is pivotal for ensuring reliable internet connectivity via Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network.

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Python Java C++ JavaScript Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Docker PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Prometheus Grafana Ansible Terraform Unix/Linux Maven SonarQube

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop a team of software development engineers specializing in payload test automation.
  • Set technical direction and prioritize investments for maximum impact on payload test automation.
  • Ensure operational excellence by managing pass rate metrics and cycle time improvements for nightly regression runs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align test automation priorities with program milestones and launch schedules.
  • Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards and design documentation.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering and development.
  • 3+ years of technical leadership in project management across the software lifecycle.
  • Proven expertise in building test automation frameworks and tools.
  • 5+ years of hands-on team management, including hiring and performance evaluation.
  • Experience in defining and implementing process improvements using data and metrics.
  • Background in managing teams within aerospace, satellite, or hardware-related environments.

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