System Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Amazon Inc

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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As a System Development Engineer at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC, you will join the Systems, Quality, & Security Engineering team to develop embedded software for satellite flight computers. Your daily tasks include writing device drivers and system applications in assembly, C, or C++ within a real-time operating system environment, interfacing with hardware teams during board bring-up and integration testing, and developing software that interacts with devices using I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet, and other communication protocols. You will work on critical satellite functions such as power management, command & telemetry, and autonomous control in a fast-paced environment focused on aerospace technology. Experience with Linux/Unix and at least three years of programming in modern languages like C++, Java, or Python is essential for this role.

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C C++ Assembly Linux Unix Python I2C SPI RS-422 RS-485 Ethernet Golang PowerShell Ruby

What you'll do

  • Develop embedded software using languages like C, C++, or assembly in real-time operating systems.
  • Write communication protocols for device interaction via I2C, SPI, Ethernet, and other interfaces.
  • Create device drivers and system applications for flight code and management.
  • Support hardware teams during board bring-up and integration testing phases.
  • Participate in all software development stages from requirements to operations.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in programming with modern languages like C++, Java, Python.
  • Experience developing embedded software in real-time operating system environments.
  • Proficiency in writing device drivers and system applications for flight code management.
  • Strong skills in hardware interface communications using I2C, SPI, RS-422, Ethernet protocols.
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.

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