Embedded Software Development Engineer - Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply, Kuiper Team

Job Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world. The role involves architecting, developing, and testing communication systems payload software for satellite connectivity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture of new and existing systems experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and operate key functions such as commanding, telemetry, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities for each satellite
• Own embedded software functions through design, implementation, test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system environment
• Write software to control silicon devices using proprietary and standard communication buses
• Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification
• Debug low-level issues at the intersection of hardware/FPGA/firmware/software on multicore SOCs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)