Embedded Software Development Engineer, Kuiper Team

You will work on embedded code for satellite payload software (LINUX and FreeRTOS). You will contribute to various core functionnalities including OverTheAir (OTA) updates hardware fault detection isolation and remediation operational state management and devices integrity verifications (ex. PRBS).

This position puts an emphasis on hardware and software integration and test automation.

We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

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.


Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
In this role you will drive the design development and operation of a variety of key functions such as commanding telemetry power control hardware interfaces and autonomous capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime from launch to deorbit.

In this role you will:

Own unique embedded software functions through design implementation (in RUST C C or other) test and integration in an embedded Linux or realtime operating system (RTOS) environment.
Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C I3C SPI RS422 RS485 Ethernet etc. communications.
Work closely with hardware teams to support board design secure bringup and verification as well as integration and test.
Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite reliability and availability.
Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.



3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language

3 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent

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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.