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Flight Software

Software Engineer - MSE, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Amazon Leo logoAmazon Leo$143,700–$194,400/yrRedmond, Washington, USAFull-timePosted 3mo ago
  • US citizenship

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This posting states $144k–$194k a year. Open software engineer jobs in Washington post a median of $169k a year, the middle half $163k–$198k, across 171 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

Amazon LEO is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. MSE is responsible for delivering software that runs on custom hardware, and helps manage satellite manufacturing.

We are looking for an engineer with experience in device software, tcp communications, system level c/c++/rust programming experience along with knowledge of foundational AWS cloud services such as IAM, Lambdas, Step functions, Cloud watch etc. The candidate would participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.

You will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design solutions. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment. You will work with cross-functional partner teams and lead efforts with engineers from requirements to deployment. You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of the SW.

This includes designing and implementing a wide range of low-level software on our hardware and other low level programming activities. ## 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.

Key job responsibilities - Design and Implement System Architecture for Manufacturing Dev Test Lab - Partner with device software, frontend, networking, and security engineering teams to build scalable lab infrastructure - Scale production implementation to support global deployments to manufacturing and CM sites A day in the life This role is for a Software Development Engineer who will design and build launch support equipment and support LEO manufacturing operations.

You will be building low-latency, highly scalable architecture that are critical to getting high quality internet service to customers. ## Basic qualifications - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience programming with at least one software programming language ## Preferred qualifications - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

From Amazon Leo's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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