Senior SDE - Kuiper, Mission Planning

Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative by Amazon to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) with the mission of providing fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. As a Senior Software Development Engineer on the Mission Planning team, you will play a crucial role in developing services that support the automation of the Kuiper mission. The team builds software for automated planning and execution of satellite activities, focusing on modeling spacecraft behaviors, predicting vehicle states, and generating mission schedules while maintaining vehicle health and safety.

You will work with a dynamic group of passionate engineers to identify automation needs, design novel solutions, and implement software that automates key behaviors for both space and ground assets. The role involves building low-latency, highly-scalable architecture to generate and execute mission plans safely and effectively. This position requires expertise in cloud-native development, with experience in Java and Python programming languages and AWS technologies.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $151,300 to $261,500 per year depending on geographic location, plus potential equity and sign-on bonuses. As part of Amazon's space initiative, you'll be working on cutting-edge technology that will help bridge the digital divide globally. The position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers who want to make a significant impact on a project that combines cloud computing, satellite technology, and global connectivity. You'll be part of a team that's building the future of satellite communications while working with some of the most advanced technologies in the aerospace and software industries.