SDE, Constellation Operations - Kuiper, Mission Operations
SDE, Constellation Operations - Kuiper, Mission Operations
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Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
As a Software Development Engineer you will own the development implementation and test of operational tooling built to execute the Kuiper mission. You will work with engineering teams across ground and space systems to understand how the system functions and deliver an integrated solution to prepare for and execute the mission. Because of the scale of the mission you will be focused on tooling that supports and enables the Mission Operations team identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.
You will prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration design and conduct operational tests and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with limited manual intervention. You work alongside flight directors and Kuiper software teams to design and implement operational improvements and tooling develop and perform analysis on system data and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented have strong organizational skills able to work independently juggle multiple tasks at once and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have deep knowledge software engineering practices understand how software and hardware systems interact and can drive design and implementation of operational execution of objectives in complex systems. Familiarity with space systems is desired.
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.
- 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
- 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
- Experience in the Aerospace industry
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 $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 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.
As a Software Development Engineer you will own the development implementation and test of operational tooling built to execute the Kuiper mission. You will work with engineering teams across ground and space systems to understand how the system functions and deliver an integrated solution to prepare for and execute the mission. Because of the scale of the mission you will be focused on tooling that supports and enables the Mission Operations team identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.
You will prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration design and conduct operational tests and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with limited manual intervention. You work alongside flight directors and Kuiper software teams to design and implement operational improvements and tooling develop and perform analysis on system data and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement.
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented have strong organizational skills able to work independently juggle multiple tasks at once and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have deep knowledge software engineering practices understand how software and hardware systems interact and can drive design and implementation of operational execution of objectives in complex systems. Familiarity with space systems is desired.
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.
- 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
- 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
- Experience in the Aerospace industry
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 $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 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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