Frontend Engineer II, Ground Control Console

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites for global broadband connectivity.
$129,300 - $223,600
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Space

Description For Frontend Engineer II, Ground Control Console

Project Kuiper, an ambitious Amazon initiative, is seeking a Frontend Engineer II to join their Ground Control Console team. This role is integral to their mission of providing global broadband connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites.

As a Frontend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing operational tooling critical for the Kuiper mission. The role combines cutting-edge space technology with modern frontend development, requiring expertise in JavaScript, React, and related technologies. You'll work directly with engineering teams across ground and space systems, creating performant applications that control and monitor satellite operations.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,300 to $223,600, depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including equity and sign-on payments. This is a unique opportunity to work on space technology while building scalable, reliable frontend systems that directly impact global connectivity.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of frontend development experience, strong computer science fundamentals, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks. While space systems experience is desired, it's not mandatory. The role requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control requirements.

Join the Kuiper Ground Control Console team and be part of a mission to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities worldwide while working with cutting-edge satellite technology and modern frontend development tools.

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Responsibilities For Frontend Engineer II, Ground Control Console

  • Own the development, implementation, and test of operational tooling
  • Work with engineering teams across ground and space systems
  • Create performant applications and systems
  • Drive operational excellence and identify areas of improvement
  • Build and maintain frontend tooling system for launch, on-orbit demonstration, and constellation automation

Requirements For Frontend Engineer II, Ground Control Console

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
React
  • 3+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience
  • 3+ years of computer science fundamentals experience
  • Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as angular and react
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control requirements

Benefits For Frontend Engineer II, Ground Control Console

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Total compensation package

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