Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites, to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we're just getting started! We're seeking engineers who are passionate about solving problems and want to join an ambitious program pushing the boundaries of satellite communications.

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions team you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing software for ground terminals and satellite vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking new system with few legacy constraints.

You will work with systems, product, and hardware teams to define, implement, test, and release innovative solutions that extract more capability from the project baseline and enable new features in our next generation systems.

You will tackle challenging situations and have the opportunity to work with multiple customers and technical teams inside and outside Amazon.

This role is based in Redmond, WA, or Northridge, CA, and includes US relocation benefits. Onsite work is required at least 3 days a week.

Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define embedded software requirements and architecture
• Develop and optimize embedded software components for time-sensitive platforms, ensuring efficient resource utilization and reliable performance
• Implement and test software to handle data processing, network protocols, signal processing, and device control on satellite and ground terminals
• Contribute to system integration efforts, working closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless interaction between software and hardware components
• Participate in code and design reviews, identify areas for improvement, and maintain high standards to ensure software quality and reliability
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, employing tools and techniques to identify and resolve anomalies

About the team
Kuiper Government Solutions is a multi-disciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. We are dedicated to supporting United States and allied government customers.