KGS Group · 4 hours ago
Sr. Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo for Government
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$193K/yr - $262K/yr
5+ years expKGS LLC is working on Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network aimed at providing reliable internet connectivity. The role involves designing and maintaining software that extends Amazon Leo capabilities to U.S. Government customers, focusing on secure satellite communications and real-time solutions.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize network layer packet processing experience and Software Defined Networking to develop high data rate packet processing system and other enabling interface software to meet unique Government customer needs
Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help develop
Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Amazon Leo constellation for Government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements
Ensure systems meet Amazon Leo and Government customer performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements
Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders and management teams
Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner
Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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
KGS Group
KGS Group is an engineering consulting firm that offers project management, geotechnical, geomatics and consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-05
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