Find your next role

Discover amazing opportunities across our network of companies committed to gender equality in the workplace.

Software Development Engineer, Satellite Engineering and Mechanical Development

Amazon

Amazon

Software Engineering
Redmond, WA, USA
Posted on Jan 10, 2026

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

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.

Are you passionate about developing software applications and services for an advanced global connectivity system? Join the Amazon Leo Satellite Engineering and Mechanicals Development team at the forefront of next-generation satellite design.

As a Software Development Engineer, you will lead the design, architecture, and implementation of critical tools and services that support the entire satellite development lifecycle. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale satellite development efforts efficiently and effectively.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain custom software tools to support various engineering tasks and workflows.
- Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineers to understand their needs and requirements.
- Implement efficient and scalable solutions for data analysis, simulation, and automation
- Optimize existing tools and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Experience with systems integration and testing methodologies.
- Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring.
- Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.