Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $198k

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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 · Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises team, you will be responsible for designing and developing critical embedded security features for satellites from launch to de-orbit. Your daily tasks include creating software for payload radios and mode management systems using C or C++ in an embedded Linux environment. You will collaborate closely with hardware teams during board design, bring-up, verification, and integration phases while adhering to high reliability standards. The role involves working on satellite communication systems payloads and ensuring the security and efficiency of satellite avionics. This position requires expertise in embedded software development, strong knowledge of C/C++, and experience with Linux-based systems.

Skills

C C++ Linux Embedded Linux Git CI/CD Python PostgreSQL MISRA C MISRA C++ DO-178B/C VxWorks RTOS Satellite Communication Systems Payload Power Management Hardware Interfaces Command & Telemetry Autonomous Control

What you'll do

Develop embedded software for payload Radio and Payload Mode Management.
Design and implement unique embedded software functions in C or C++.
Collaborate with hardware teams during board design and verification phases.
Ensure high reliability of satellite security and operational efficiency.
Work on Satellite Communication Systems Payload throughout its lifecycle.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizen or national for export control compliance.
Experience in embedded Linux system development and testing.
Proficient in C, C++ programming languages for software implementation.
Strong background in high reliability embedded software development practices.
Collaborative work with hardware teams on board design and verification.
Expertise in satellite communication systems payload development.

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