Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Avionics

A global technology company leading initiatives like Project Kuiper to provide broadband connectivity via satellite technology.
$151,300 - $261,500
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Space

Description For Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Avionics

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the Avionics team, you'll be at the forefront of developing critical software systems that power these satellites.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while solving unprecedented challenges in satellite systems design. You'll be responsible for developing software that enables, integrates, and operates various sensing, compute, and bus systems of the satellite system. This position requires expertise in embedded software development and the ability to work with complex hardware systems.

Working at Amazon's Project Kuiper means joining a team of top-notch engineers who are passionate about making a global impact. The project aims to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. You'll be involved in all phases of embedded software development, from concept and design to implementation and maintenance.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and sign-on payments. You'll be working in a dynamic environment where innovation is part of the DNA, and you'll have the opportunity to mentor others while contributing to a project that will impact millions of lives.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity and excited about solving complex problems that haven't been addressed at scale before. This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations. Join us in this exciting mission to expand global connectivity and be part of Amazon's customer-centric innovation in space technology.

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Responsibilities For Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Avionics

  • Develop software for satellite avionics systems
  • Identify top level requirements and participate in all phases of embedded software development
  • Support hardware bring-up and debug
  • Develop both prototype and production software
  • Lead software and architecture design reviews
  • Collaborate with spacecraft design and integration teams

Requirements For Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Avionics

Linux
  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 5+ years of leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or admitted refugee/asylee due to export control laws

Benefits For Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Avionics

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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