Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $168,100–$227,400 / yr
Posted: 124 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Leo Payload Radio will join the team responsible for critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command and telemetry, and autonomous control. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of embedded security capabilities for satellites throughout their entire lifecycle from launch to de-orbit. You will develop software for payload Radio and Payload Mode Management, owning unique embedded functions through design, implementation, test, and integration within an embedded Linux system. You will collaborate with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, and high reliability embedded software development practices. You will work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload to solve challenges in building reliable, power efficient, and low-cost satellite avionics.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $150424 from 100 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Embedded Linux Satellite Communication Systems Source Control Management Build Processes Design Patterns Telemetry Power Management

What you'll do

Develop software for payload radio and payload mode management.
Design, implement, and test embedded software functions in C or C++.
Integrate software components into an embedded Linux system.
Support hardware teams with board design, bring-up, and verification.
Ensure high levels of satellite security and reliability through best practices.
Develop software for the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements to operations.

What we're looking for

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
At least 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience is required.
At least 5 years of programming experience with at least one software programming language is required.
At least 5 years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems is required.
Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team is required.
A Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent is preferred.
At least 5 years of full software development life cycle experience is preferred.
U.S. citizen or national, U.