Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Software Development, alexa and amazon devices

SeniorSoftwareDevelopmentEngineer(PayloadSW),STAR(SystemTestAutomationandRegression)

$168–227k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Software Development Engineer – (Payload SW), STAR (System Test Automation and Regression) at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Skills: Payload software, Automation, System test, Regression testing. Architect automated test frameworks. Drive development of automated test frameworks”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce regression cycle time by 40%

Industry & Context.

Software Development, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Systemic failure patterns; Timing-dependent tests

Eligibility Requirements

Export control requirement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years programming Java, C++, or C#, 5+ years leading design or architecture, 5+ years professional software development, Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams, Experience developing and executing product roadmaps, Knowledge of networking including OSI model, Knowledge of satellite payload communication systems, Experience with hardware-in-the-loop test environments, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U. S. as refugee, Lawfully admitted into the U. S. as granted asylum

Nice to Have

Master's degree in electrical engineering, Master's degree in computer engineering

What You'll Do.

Architect automated test frameworks

Drive development of automated test frameworks

Develop expertise in payload software architecture

Define test strategies

Lead technical roadmap definition

Decide features and performance improvements

Own CI/CD pipeline architecture

Trigger automated regression suites

Provide rapid feedback

Collaborate with engineers

Define test strategies

Identify gaps in coverage

Design complex test sequences

Coordinate equipment and services

Synchronize equipment and services

Verify function and performance

Build scalable automation solutions

Reduce manual testing effort

Accelerate release cycles

Define system architectures

Implement system architectures

Create monitoring tools

Identify systemic failure patterns

Drive architectural improvements

Increase test coverage

Increase test reliability

Establish best practices

Establish coding standards

Establish design patterns

Lead technical discussions

Influence technical direction

Drive alignment across systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-team architecture review; Payload software teams; Systems engineering teams; RF teams; Operations teams

Process & Methodology

Technical roadmap definition, Q3 roadmap

Full Job Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. Behind every satellite in our constellation is a payload - the communication system that makes connectivity possible. Before a single satellite reaches orbit, its payload software must be validated, stressed, and proven through rigorous automated testing. We are hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead the design and development of automation that validates payload software at scale. You will work at the intersection of satellite communication systems and software engineering, architecting frameworks that test how payload software manages signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs. This is not black-box button-pushing—you will develop deep expertise in how payload software operates, then drive the technical strategy for automated test systems that catch defects before they reach orbit. Our team builds the regression-testing automation that runs continuously as payload software evolves. Every code change, every configuration update, every firmware revision passes through the systems you architect. Your technical decisions directly gate satellite production and launch readiness. What Makes This Role Different You will not just write test scripts. You will understand what the payload software does—how it manages links, allocates capacity, handles interference, and recovers from faults—and use that understanding to architect automation that validates behavior across thousands of scenarios no human could execute manually. You will own the technical vision for how we scale regression testing as the constellation grows, and you will make the architectural decisions that determine whether we can sustain production velocity without sacrificing quality. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or nation

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