Software Dev Engineer in Test, Kuiper Guidance Navigation and Control & Propulsion

Description

Project Kuiper 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. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

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.

Are you excited about developing the propulsion and guidance, navigation, and control subsystems for an advanced fleet of communications satellites? In this role you’ll create the integrated hardware and software tests used in the development of these systems.

As a guidance, navigation, and control and propulsion (GNC & Propulsion) software development engineer in test, you will support the systems lifecycle of the real‑time software that flies the spacecraft from the moment of launch to re‑entry. You’ll work across both the GNC & Propulsion department and the broader Kuiper team to test all phases of the mission. In collaboration with partner teams, you will set the bar for rigor and technical excellence of the flight software deployed across the Kuiper fleet.

You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

• Design, implement and evaluate integrated system tests applicable to Kuiper Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) & Propulsion systems including hardware endpoints
• Develop automated tooling interfacing flight code and ground services to achieve high fidelity tests
• Evaluate, integrate, and improve test frameworks and processes aligning with program needs
• Engage with key stakeholders to verify and validate system requirements
• Collaborate with software developers to implement testability features
• Create and review processes regarding test planning, execution, review, and automation

- 3 years of non‑internship professional software development testing experience

• 1 year of test automation frameworks and tools building experience
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C, or C# including object‑oriented design
• Experience debugging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting complex, production software issues
• Knowledge of version control systems, e.g., Perforce, Git
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Knowledge of overall system architecture, scalability, reliability, and performance in a database environment
• Familiarity with GNC concepts and algorithms
• Experience with real‑time system testing
• Understanding of hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing
• Experience testing integrated spacecraft or aircraft systems, including knowledge of testing standards (DO‑178C, NASA‑STD‑8739.8)

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.