Project Kuiper Is A Plan To Launch A Low-Orbit Satellite That Will Provide Low-Cost Broadband Connections To Underserved Communities Around The World. Kuiper Is A Large Project That Relies Entirely On New Types Of Satellites And All The Power Necessary To Operate Large Constellations And Provide High-Performance Services To End Users. Because The Constellation Will Have Thousands Of Satellites Serving Millions Of Customers, The Systems Are Designed To Be Highly Capable, Environmentally Friendly, And Resilient. In A Crisis Situation. Most Of The New Hardware And Software Is Developed And Built In-House By Our Engineers And Manufacturing Team. Guidance, Navigation, And Control (GNC) Creates Constellations For Effective Coverage And Space Security And Develops Systems That Control And Maneuver Each Satellite As It Ascends Through Injections And Into Operational Orbits, Into The Star Stream, And Remain In Neighboring Positions. Each Aircraft Is Ready And Able To Maneuver At All Times To Avoid Other Satellites Or Space Probes If The Range Is Threatened. The Navigation System Provides Accurate Timing And Supports Future Orbital State Predictions, Taking Into Account Strategic Planning And Other Influences. Guidance, Navigation, And Control Also Provide Guidance For Directing Communication Systems And Satellites That Require Accurate Guidance To Achieve High Performance.
The Main Function Of The Situation: As A Guidance, Navigation, And Control Software Engineer, You Will Create Real-Time Software That Makes The Satellite Fly; Ground Instruments That Predict Orbital Conditions, Monitor Potential Collisions, And Optimize Routes; Advanced Modeling And Simulation Software; And All Kinds Of Equipment Necessary For The Development And Operation Of The System. Since GNC Is The Heart Of The Satellite Flight System, You Will Be Called Upon Frequently To Help Solve The Many Problems That Hinder Satellite Connectivity In Testing, Manufacturing, And Even Flight Operations.
Shipping Management Required: Due To Applicable Export Control Laws, Applicants Must Be A US Citizen Or National, A US Permanent Resident (i.e., A Current Green Card Holder), Or In The United States Legally As A Refugee Or Asylee.
A Day In The Life This Is An Opportunity To Play An Important Role In The Design Of A Completely New Satellite System With High Operational Requirements. A Large Integrated Machine Allows For High Power That Requires Research And Development. The Number Emphasizes The Quality Of Engineering So That Our Tools And Methods, From Concept To Design And All Test Procedures, Are Modern, Such As Satellites And Equipment Of Ground Support. You Will Divide Your Time To Work On Defining The Software Project Requirements Of The Program In A System, Prototyping Design Ideas That May Or May Not Make It To Production, Participating In Equipment And Satellite Tests Test, Helps In-Flight Performance.
About One Our Team Has Experience In Various Satellite Systems And Many Other Flying Vehicles. We Have A Strong Team In Our Mission, In The Teaching Department Of Guidance, Navigation, And Control, As Well As Software Development For Aircraft And Other Systems. We Invent, Propose, Test, Revise And Learn Together. Because GNC Is At The Core Of Aviation Safety, We Drive Operational Thinking And A Lot Of Research At The System Level. You'll Find That Kuiper's Work Is Fascinating, So Our Program Has Some Of The Best Engineers In The Industry. Our Daily Interactions With Other Program Members Provide Constant Opportunities For Discovery, Learning And Growth.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2+ Years Of Professional Experience In Freelance Software Development
- 2+ Years Of Non-Industrial Design Or Architecture (Design Principles, Reliability, And Scaling) Experience With New And Existing Systems.
- Programming Experience With At Least One Software Programming Language
- 1+ Year Experience In At Least One Of The Following: Embedded Systems And Avionics, Feedback Control Systems Or Real-Time Software.
- Experience With Design Principles, Data Structures, And Test Development
- Experience In Standard And Comprehensive Engineering Practices, Including Coding Standards, Code Reviews, Source Control, Build Processes, Testing And Operations.
DISCLAIMER WANTED:
- 3+ Years Of Experience In The Full Software Development Lifecycle, Including Code Principles, Code Reviews, Source Control Management, Build Processes, Testing And Operational Experience.
- Interdisciplinary Development Knowledge Including Design And Validation Of Hardware, Software, And Algorithms.
- Expertise In Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Linux And Add-On Time, System Programming, Concurrency And Features.
- Expertise In Developing, Testing, And Monitoring Time-Critical Or Security Systems.
- Experience With Sensors, Actuators, Vehicle Electronics / Avionics, And / Or Control Systems.
- Simulation Experience In Different Situations: Hardware-In-The-Loop, Monte-Carlo, Emulators.
- Experience Working With Systems Deployed In Critical Environments.
- Experience In Supporting The Development Of Equipment And Tools For Scientific/Engineering Staff.
Job Benefits: - Healthcare: Amazon Often Offers Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage, Including Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance For Employees And Their Families.
- Retirement Plans: The Company Typically Offers Retirement Plans Such As A 401(K) With Matching Company Contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Amazon Typically Offers A Mix Of Paid Time Off, Including Time Off, Vacation, And Sick Leave.
- Stock Options: Many Employees May Have The Opportunity To Participate In The Company's Stock Options Programs, Allowing Them To Buy Amazon Stock At A Discounted Price.
- Employee Discounts: Amazon Employees Often Receive Discounts On Amazon Products And Services.
- Educational Assistance: The Company May Offer Educational Assistance Programs To Help Employees Continue Their Education Or Develop New Skills.
- Professional Development: Amazon Often Emphasizes Opportunities For Professional Growth And Provides Resources For Employees To Improve Their Skills And Advance Within The Company.
- Maternity And Paternity Leave: Amazon Typically Offers Maternity And Paternity Leave Benefits To Support Employees Through Major Life Events.
- Employee Assistance Programs: These Programs Provide Resources For Employees Facing Personal Or Work-Related Challenges, Such As Counseling Services And Wellness Programs.
- Flexible Working Options: Depending On Your Role And Location, Amazon May Offer Flexible Working Arrangements, Including Remote Work Or Flexible Hours.
- Employee Recognition: Amazon Often Recognizes And Rewards Outstanding Employee Performance Through Various Recognition Programs.
- Transportation Benefits: Some Locations May Offer Transportation Benefits, Such As Public Transportation Or Parking Subsidies.
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