System Development Engineer, Bus S&Flight Operations, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an ambitious initiative by Amazon to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of 3,000+ satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). The mission focuses on delivering fast, affordable broadband to underserved communities worldwide.

As a System Development Engineer in the Flight Software team, you'll be at the forefront of developing software systems for satellite provisioning and integration. Your role involves creating tools for vehicle validation and testing, supporting hardware debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement optimized validation software.

The position sits within the team responsible for managing the customer lifecycle for communications services, including identity management, subscriber services, and customer support tools. You'll work on developing software applications and services for this advanced global communications network.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong software development skills and hardware experience who wants to make a significant impact on global connectivity. The role offers competitive compensation ($116,300-$201,200 base salary) plus benefits and equity, reflecting Amazon's commitment to total compensation.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Developing pre and post-vehicle validation tools
• Hardware/software integration and debugging
• Cross-functional collaboration
• System architecture design
• Customer lifecycle management

The position requires expertise in embedded software development, strong CS/EE fundamentals, and experience with languages like C, Rust, Java, or Python. You'll be working in Redmond, WA, contributing to a project that aims to bridge the digital divide globally.

Note: Due to export control laws, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee/asylum status.