Software Manager Antenna, Amazon Leo

Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Location: Redmond
Posted on: March 24, 2026

Job Description:

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead the software team that builds the frameworks, tools, and data systems used to test, calibrate, validate, and monitor our phased array antennas and RF communication systems at scale. Your team will sit at the intersection of hardware, embedded systems, and cloud-scale software, and will directly impact the performance of antennas and terminals deployed on satellites and at customer sites. You will hire and develop a team of software and systems development engineers that build automation for performance testing and calibration, run large-scale data and ML pipelines, and deliver tools that make it easy for RF, antenna, EMI/EMC, and validation engineers to understand and improve system performance. Key job responsibilities - Own the software roadmap for calibration, validation, and system performance tools across phased array systems, RF communications, and customer/satellite terminals. - Build and lead a team of Software Development Engineers and Systems Development Engineers; set goals, define growth plans, and maintain a high engineering bar for design, code quality, and operations. - Architect and deliver software frameworks that automate performance testing and calibration of phased array antenna systems, from lab benches and chambers to manufacturing and field deployments. - Partner with phased array design, RF communications, EMI/EMC, and calibration/validation teams to translate system requirements and link budgets into concrete software and data problems, including KPIs, acceptance criteria, and automated checks. - Lead the design of data ingestion, storage, and analytics pipelines that collect results from test racks, chambers, and deployed terminals, enabling deep analysis, dashboards, and visualizations of array and RF performance. - Collaborate closely with data/ML and system engineers to embed anomaly detection, fleet-wide monitoring, and ML-based diagnostics into calibration and validation workflows. - Ensure your team delivers reliable, secure, and scalable services by driving best practices in SDLC, CI/CD, testing, observability, and operations, including on-premise and AWS-based solutions. - Work hands-on with hardware when needed from instrument control APIs to test rack integration to make sure software solutions align with real-world constraints in the lab and on the factory floor. - Represent the team in roadmap, planning, and status reviews, communicating trade-offs, dependencies, and risks to partner teams and leadership. You are comfortable with ambiguity, enjoy building in a space where the problem has never been solved at this scale before, and can balance technical depth with people leadership and delivery. 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. A day in the life This Software Development Manager role is part of the Phased Array Systems organization for Amazon Leo. Our broader org owns: - Phased array systems: system-level architecture and performance of digital phased arrays and RF chains - Phased array design: element, aperture, and module design across space and ground segments - EMI/EMC: electromagnetic compatibility for payloads, terminals, and supporting electronics - RF communications systems: link design, modem/waveform integration, and end-to-end RF performance - Calibration & validation: algorithms, test systems, and field validation for antennas and RF systems The software team you will lead builds the software backbone that ties these groups together. We own the tools that test, calibrate, and validate antenna and RF performance from early prototypes through mass production and deployment. We work directly with antennas, RF front-ends, chambers, test racks, and fleet telemetry, operating at the intersection of RF hardware, software automation, and large-scale system integration. We leverage AWS and scalable software architectures to accelerate development, automate validation, and deliver reliable test systems used across Leo. If you want to see your team’s software directly affect the performance of real hardware in orbit and in customers’ homes, this is the place to do it. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3 years of engineering team management experience - 7 years of working directly within engineering teams experience - 3 years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - 8 years of leading the definition and development of multi tier web services experience - Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations - Experience partnering with product or program management teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy - Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers 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 - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

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