Amazon Kuiper

Technology

SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer-Embedded,GroundControl

$129–224k Redmond, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Development Engineer - Embedded, Ground Control at Amazon Kuiper. Skills: Embedded software, Satellite operations, Real-time systems. Participate in software development phases. Develop embedded software”

What You'll Achieve.

Automate mission planning; Operate Kuiper fleet at scale; Maintain space safety; Maximize service availability

Industry & Context.

Technology
Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U. S.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ years software development experience, 2+ years system design experience, Experience programming at least one language

Nice to Have

3+ years full SDLC experience, Bachelor's degree in computer science

What You'll Do.

Participate in software development phases

Develop embedded software

Write system applications

Support satellite operation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ground service teams

Process & Methodology

Software development life cycle

Full Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Key job responsibilities In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team vision is to automate mission planning and execution to efficiently operate the Kuiper fleet at scale, while maintaining space safety and maximizing service availability for Kuiper satellite Internet customers. - Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment - Write system applications for satellite command and file transfer - Work closely with ground service teams to support satellite operation Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discrim

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