Sr. Software Development Engineer Embedded, Flight Sw, Kuiper Flight Systems Software
Sr. Software Development Engineer Embedded, Flight Sw, Kuiper Flight Systems Software
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06-10-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 151300 - 261500
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-10-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the this role you will bring that vision to life by designing developing and testing the embedded software that controls individual satellites.
The Role
In this role you will work in a team responsible for embedded software for the Flight Software team of Kuiper this role you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team tackles many critical satellite functions: power management hardware interfaces command & telemetry and autonomous control. Our focuses are on reliability safety and security.
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
- Develop embedded software in assembly C C or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
- Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C SPI RS-422 RS-485 Ethernet etc. communications
- Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
- Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing
- Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.
- 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 5 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
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 $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/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.
The Role
In this role you will work in a team responsible for embedded software for the Flight Software team of Kuiper this role you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team tackles many critical satellite functions: power management hardware interfaces command & telemetry and autonomous control. Our focuses are on reliability safety and security.
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
- Develop embedded software in assembly C C or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
- Write software to interact with devices/electronics using I2C SPI RS-422 RS-485 Ethernet etc. communications
- Write device drivers and system applications for flight code and flight management
- Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing
- Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.
- 5 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 5 years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 5 years of leading design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 5 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
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 $151300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261500/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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