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Software Development Engineer, GNC Software, Amazon Leo

AmazonSeattle, WAL4 MidSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role you contribute to the design and operation of a groundbreaking satellite system. You will develop real-time embedded software for the spacecraft and ground-based tools that predict orbital state and optimize maneuvers, enabling a highly autonomous, safe constellation. You work closely with cross-functional teams to translate flight requirements into reliable software and simulations, supporting integration, test, and flight operations. This is a chance to shape a scalable space infrastructure with state-of-the-art tools and techniques. Compensation / Benefitshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) matchingpaid time offparential leaveRSUs and sign-on paymentsflexible spending accounts ResponsibilitiesDevelop real-time, embedded software for the satelliteBuild ground-based applications to predict orbital state, monitor collisions, and optimize maneuversCreate high-fidelity modeling and simulation softwareDevelop and maintain infrastructure to design, develop, and operate the systemSupport satellite integration, testing, manufacturing, and flight operations Key requirements3+ years of non-internship professional software development experienceExperience programming with at least one software programming languagecollaborationability to work on a broad spectrum of problemslearning mindsetreal-time embedded softwareground-based orbital state predictioncollision monitoring