Software Manager Antenna, Leo

Position: Software Manager Antenna, Amazon Leo
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DESCRIPTION:

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the software team that builds the frameworks, tools, and data systems used to test, calibrate, validate, and monitor our phased array antennas and RF communication systems r team will sit at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and cloud-scale software, and will directly impact the performance of antennas and terminals deployed on satellites and at customer sites.

You will hire and develop a team of software and systems development engineers that build automation for performance testing and calibration, run large-scale data and ML pipelines, and deliver tools that make it easy for RF, antenna, EMI/EMC, and validation engineers to understand and improve system performance.

Key job responsibilities
- Own the software roadmap for calibration, validation, and system performance tools across phased array systems, RF communications, and customer/satellite terminals.
- Build and lead a team of Software Development Engineers and Systems Development Engineers; set goals, define growth plans, and maintain a high engineering bar for design, code quality, and operations.
- Architect and deliver software frameworks that automate performance testing and calibration of phased array antenna systems, from lab benches and chambers to manufacturing and field deployments.
- Partner with phased array design, RF communications, EMI/EMC, and calibration/validation teams to translate system requirements and link budgets into concrete software and data problems, including KPIs, acceptance criteria, and automated checks.
- Lead the design of data ingestion, storage, and analytics pipelines that collect results from test racks, chambers, and deployed terminals, enabling deep analysis, dashboards, and visualizations of array and RF performance.
- Collaborate closely with data/ML and system engineers to embed anomaly detection, fleet-wide monitoring, and ML-based diagnostics into calibration and validation workflows.
- Ensure your team delivers reliable, secure, and scalable services by driving best practices in SDLC, CI/CD, testing, observability, and operations, including on-premise and AWS-based solutions.
- Work hands-on with hardware when needed from instrument control APIs to test rack integration to make sure software solutions align with real-world constraints in the lab and on the factory floor.
- Represent the team in roadmap, planning, and status reviews, communicating trade-offs, dependencies, and risks to partner teams and leadership.

You are comfortable with ambiguity, enjoy building in a space where the problem has never been solved at this scale before, and can balance technical depth with people leadership and delivery.

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.

A day in the life
This Software Development Manager role is part of the Phased Array Systems organization for Amazon Leo. Our broader org owns:

- Phased array systems: system-level architecture and performance of digital phased arrays and RF chains
- Phased array design: element, aperture, and module design across space and ground segments
- EMI/EMC: electromagnetic compatibility for payloads, terminals, and supporting electronics
- RF communications systems: link design, modem/waveform integration, and end-to-end RF…