Software Development Engineer (Payload SW), STAR (System Test Automation and Regression)
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC • Redmond, Washington • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network delivering fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks.
Behind every satellite in our constellation is a payload-the communication system that makes connectivity possible. Before a single satellite reaches orbit, its payload software must be validated, stressed, and proven through rigorous automated testing.
We are hiring a Software Development Engineer to build the automation that validates payload software at scale.
You will work at the intersection of satellite communication systems and software engineering, developing frameworks that test how payload software manages signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs. This is not black-box button-pushing—you will develop a deep understanding of how payload software operates, then translate that understanding into automated test systems that catch defects before they reach orbit.
Behind every satellite in our constellation is a payload-the communication system that makes connectivity possible. Before a single satellite reaches orbit, its payload software must be validated, stressed, and proven through rigorous automated testing.
We are hiring a Software Development Engineer to build the automation that validates payload software at scale.
You will work at the intersection of satellite communication systems and software engineering, developing frameworks that test how payload software manages signal routing, beam forming, frequency coordination, and network handoffs. This is not black-box button-pushing—you will develop a deep understanding of how payload software operates, then translate that understanding into automated test systems that catch defects before they reach orbit.