Software Dev Manager AWS Ground Station, AWS Aerospace Solutions

Application deadline: Mar 14 2026

Are you excited about changing the way space operators communicate with their spacecraft At AWS Ground Station we are changing the way the industry thinks about space to ground communication. Our service enables customers to communicate with their spacecraft in an on demand model that leverages all the benefits of the AWS network and infrastructure.

A Software Development Manager on our team owns the development and delivery of key features as we innovate for our customers. You will encourage and support your team while you:

- Design systems that ensure all parts of the service operate effectively with each other.
- Collaborate with others to evaluate requirements and technologies that close the gap between customer needs and service functionality.
- Identify opportunities for optimization to make the service more efficient and cost effective.
- Share your knowledge as you foster career growth. Mentor and coach developers to help them achieve their career goals.
- Implement GenAI first development

Amazons vision is to be the worlds most customer-centric company and this role is key to that vision. These technologies are essential for meeting our customers expectations for service and value and meeting Amazons goals for efficiency speed and reliability as we continue expanding the service around the world. As an ideal candidate you:

- Inspire the people around you
- Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (developers product and project management and service leadership).
- Manage the agile development process to deliver value to customers.
- Are comfortable addressing and resolving ambiguity.
- Recognize and appreciate diversity of thought and perspectives.

Each day you will ensure your team has the resources they need to deliver on their goals. You will collaborate with other colleagues in the service to support product development solve problems and blockers and focus on the actions that are most impactful for program success. All while building a service on a team thats committed to low operational burden by designing for it. That puts work-life balance personal and professional growth as a principle not a goal.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that after start the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

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Key job responsibilities
As an engineering leader you will:

- Review projects ability to deliver robust and scalable solutions toward this vision learning and incorporating new technologies as appropriate.
- Build relationships with other Development Managers Engineers and Technical Project Managers across various AWS service teams.
- Participate in the architecture development testing deployment and delivery of large-scale global software applications systems platforms services or technologies.
- Participate in Agile project management methodologies to provide technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Build manage and develop world-class engineers including hiring and guide and mentor engineers and project managers within and outside of the team.
- Ensure high quality design reviews which meet business and architectural goals and drive critical feedback on architecture and design issues.
- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals with team executive leadership and with customers

A day in the life
In this role you will own the roadmap for your team and manage day-to-day development activities participate in architecture decisions design reviews and represent your team to Ground Station leadership. You will mentor and lead both engineers and managers and grow them to embody best practices. Within the team you will serve as a leader who defines the groups priorities and vision. You will collaborate with teams within Ground Station and AWS to create the best in class solutions for our customers worldwide!

Candidates must be comfortable with ambiguity and eager to embrace ownership and accountability.


About the team
Why AWS

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough but kind code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

About AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas fresh perspectives and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

- 8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience
- 7 years of working directly within engineering teams experience
- 3 years of engineering team management experience
- 3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

- Experience in communicating with users other technical teams and senior leadership to collect requirements describe software product features technical designs and product strategy
- 5 years of Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations Space Communications or related industry experience
- Experience effectively communicating complex concepts through written and verbal communication
- Experience with software development in a team and a track record of shipping software on time
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CO Denver - 184900.00 - 250200.00 USD annually