Systems Development Engineer, Software Health Automation

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide global broadband access. The Software Health Automation team plays a crucial role in maintaining and managing the Kuiper Software lab infrastructure. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while ensuring the quality and reliability of software that will operate both on the ground and in space.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and maintaining test fixtures, building automation infrastructure, and ensuring high availability of lab environments. You'll work directly with both software and hardware development teams, contributing to the mission of bringing fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities worldwide.

The role requires strong technical skills in software development, test automation, and Linux systems, combined with the ability to handle ambiguous challenges and pre-production hardware. You'll be part of a team that maintains high quality standards for software that will operate in space, making this an unique opportunity to impact global connectivity.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $116,300 to $201,200 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits and potentially equity. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in space communications while contributing to a mission that aims to bridge the digital divide globally.

The ideal candidate should be highly autonomous, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while being part of a mission-driven team that's working to transform global internet accessibility.