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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

los angeles, CA

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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Kuiper Government Solutions

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.

We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.

This role is based in Northridge, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.

Key job responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.

Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.

Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).

Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO.

Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.

Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.

Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.

Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience

4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems

Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in computer science or equivalent

5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

3+ years of experience leading architecture and design for fault-tolerant, real-time systems

Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices

In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems

Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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los angeles, CA, 90079, US

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