System Development Engineer, Flight Computer Software

Amazon.com, Inc.
Redmond, WA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$129,200.0 - $174,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Software Applications C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Linux Distributed Systems Embedded Software Hardware Interface Design Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Real-Time Operating Systems
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Ruby Software Engineering Rust (Programming Language) Integration Tests Build Process Golang

Job description

In this role, you will participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations. Our team tackles many critical satellite functions: power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control., * Develop infrastructure for managing and maintaining flight computer operations for a constellation of satellites

  • Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other languages in a real-time operating system environment
  • Write system applications for flight code and flight management
  • Work closely with embedded software and service teams to support integration testing, release, and continued operations

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Requirements

  • Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
  • Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
  • Experience with Linux/Unix
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes, * Experience with distributed systems at scale

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

About the company

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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