System Development Engineer, GSE Automation, Project Kuiper
System Development Engineer, GSE Automation, Project Kuiper
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Yearly Salary
$ 116300 - 201200
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
16-06-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
We are hiring a System Development Engineer to develop and integrate hardware and software for satellite production test applications.
This is a highly collaborative position that interfaces with Project Kuiper production engineering and IT infrastructure teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Test software development and integration: The System Development Engineer is responsible for developing automated testing to verify functional requirements of Project Kuiper satellites and subsystems. The SysDE is a single-threaded owner responsible for delivering functioning test stations to production including the configuration and deployment of both cloud-based infrastructure and on-premise equipment while providing support for startup activities and participating in an on-call rotation for production downtime escalations.
- Process analysis and collaboration: The SysDE is responsible for learning and addressing the business needs through interaction with partner teams. The SysDE will generate requirements collaboratively document and collect customer feedback on the design then implement and iterate.
- Security and compliance: Produce system architecture and design documents for end-user front line support and security review purposes. Ensure that system integrations comply with internal IT and Security standards with code that is well-documented and version controlled.
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.
A day in the life
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position. You will work with leaders in multiple technology areas across Project Kuiper to define and develop automation systems to meet the program needs. In addition you will be responsible for project management cost estimates and scheduling. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
About the team
The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team is responsible for designing and commissioning automation and tooling for Satellite testing and production. This in-house team of engineers and support technicians work directly with satellite designers testers and manufacturing engineers to solve unique problems in high-volume satellite production.
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience working in a production manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing on the Ignition SCADA platform or other user interfaces for operational equipment.
- Knowledge of security best practices (encryption in transit encryption at rest establishing chains of trust etc.)
- Knowledge in different web technologies and data formats (i.e. HTTP/HTTPS JSON/XML)
- Cross-organizational communication comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written form
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
We are hiring a System Development Engineer to develop and integrate hardware and software for satellite production test applications.
This is a highly collaborative position that interfaces with Project Kuiper production engineering and IT infrastructure teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Test software development and integration: The System Development Engineer is responsible for developing automated testing to verify functional requirements of Project Kuiper satellites and subsystems. The SysDE is a single-threaded owner responsible for delivering functioning test stations to production including the configuration and deployment of both cloud-based infrastructure and on-premise equipment while providing support for startup activities and participating in an on-call rotation for production downtime escalations.
- Process analysis and collaboration: The SysDE is responsible for learning and addressing the business needs through interaction with partner teams. The SysDE will generate requirements collaboratively document and collect customer feedback on the design then implement and iterate.
- Security and compliance: Produce system architecture and design documents for end-user front line support and security review purposes. Ensure that system integrations comply with internal IT and Security standards with code that is well-documented and version controlled.
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.
A day in the life
This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position. You will work with leaders in multiple technology areas across Project Kuiper to define and develop automation systems to meet the program needs. In addition you will be responsible for project management cost estimates and scheduling. Youll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
About the team
The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team is responsible for designing and commissioning automation and tooling for Satellite testing and production. This in-house team of engineers and support technicians work directly with satellite designers testers and manufacturing engineers to solve unique problems in high-volume satellite production.
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python Ruby Golang Java C C# Rust
- Experience with Linux/Unix
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience working in a production manufacturing environment.
- Experience developing on the Ignition SCADA platform or other user interfaces for operational equipment.
- Knowledge of security best practices (encryption in transit encryption at rest establishing chains of trust etc.)
- Knowledge in different web technologies and data formats (i.e. HTTP/HTTPS JSON/XML)
- Cross-organizational communication comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively in both verbal and written form
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $116300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $201200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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