Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Amazon Leo

Overview In this role you will help bring up and test antenna-system–focused software alongside systems architects and hardware/firmware teams. You will work across FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking domains to characterize subsystems, automate hardware tests, and build tools for complex phased‑array bring‑up. You’ll contribute to application development and design automation for 2D/3D structures, shaping our connected, space‑based infrastructure. This is a mission‑driven position at the intersection of software, hardware, and satellite networking, offering impact at scale. Compensation / Benefitsequity (potential)sign‑on payments (potential)medical benefitsfinancial benefitsfull range of benefits ResponsibilitiesCharacterize subsystems and systems related to antennasDevelop hardware test automation toolsDesign and implement firmware componentsDevelop application software related to antenna systemsCreate design automation for 2D and 3D structuresDevelop bring‑up tools and scripts for phased array systemsCollaborate with systems architects, hardware, and FW/SW design teams Key requirements5+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience5+ years of programming experience in at least one language5+ years of leading design or architecture of new/existing systemsExperience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering teamMentorship and team leadershipCross‑functional collaborationStrong communication and problem solvingFPGAFirmware design and implementationRF and networking concepts