CareerPlan

Software Dev Engineer II, Leo Autopilot

Redmond, Washington, United StatesFull-time$144k–$194k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Develop low-latency, highly-scalable software services to automate the planning and execution of satellite activities for the Amazon Leo constellation.

Role type

Senior Software Development Engineer (Autopilot Systems)

Builds

Automated mission planning and execution services for LEO satellites

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Constellation Operations

Required skills

Distributed systems, Optimization mathematics (linear/nonlinear programming), Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS), Embedded development, Linux kernel, Networking, C/C++, Firmware, Device drivers, Multi-threading, Microprocessors

Preferred skills

Full SDLC experience, Design patterns, Reliability and scaling architecture, Testing and operations

Technologies

Linux, C, C++, ARM, RTOS, Embedded systems

Responsibilities

Design novel solutions to automate key behaviors for space and ground assets, Build software to generate and execute mission plans safely, Model spacecraft behaviors and predict future vehicle states, Capture operational constraints and generate mission schedules

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC