Amazon · 9 hours ago
Senior SDM, Leo, Leo Bus & Flight Operations
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $298K/yr
12+ years expAmazon is launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity. They are seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead the Leo Software Security organization, ensuring the security of flight software, ground software, firmware, and hardware across the satellite ecosystem.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead multiple teams responsible for flight and ground software security architecture and implementation
Own end-to-end security strategy for Leo constellation, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, and incident response
Drive security-first culture across engineering organizations
Establish and enforce security standards for both space and ground segment software
Oversee secure software development practices, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
Ensure compliance with aerospace security regulations and industry standards
Lead teams responsible for firmware security across satellite payloads and subsystems
Oversee hardware security implementations including secure boot, trusted execution environments, and tamper detection
Drive security requirements into hardware design and procurement processes
Own peer-to-peer (P2P) security and encryption architecture for satellite-to-satellite communications
Establish and manage cryptographic key lifecycle including generation, distribution, rotation, and revocation
Implement secure communication protocols across the constellation mesh network
Design scalable key management infrastructure for large-scale constellation operations
Build, mentor, and scale multiple security-focused engineering teams
Partner with cross-functional leaders (Flight Software, Ground Systems, Operations, Compliance)
Define roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources across security domains
Represent security perspective in executive decision-making
Qualification
Required
12+ years of software development experience with - 5+ years managing engineering teams
3+ years in senior leadership roles managing multiple teams or managers
Deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies
Strong background in cryptography, encryption protocols, and key management systems
Experience with firmware and hardware security concepts and implementations
Proven track record securing distributed systems at scale
Understanding of threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defense-in-depth strategies
Cryptographic protocols and implementations (symmetric/asymmetric encryption, PKI, TLS/mTLS)
Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)
Firmware security and secure boot mechanisms
Hardware security modules (HSM) and trusted platform modules (TPM)
Network security for space-based and ground infrastructure
Vulnerability management and penetration testing
10+ years of engineering experience
5+ years of engineering team management experience
10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
Experience partnering with product or program management teams
Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
Preferred
Experience with aerospace, satellite systems, or mission-critical infrastructure security
Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards
Experience with zero-trust architecture and modern security frameworks
Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and government security clearance processes
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent)
Experience with DevSecOps and security automation
Experience partnering with product and program management teams
Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications
Benefits
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
Parental leave
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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