KGS Group · 16 hours ago
Sr. Device Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Government
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $227K/yr
5+ years expKGS LLC is part of Amazon’s initiative to provide high-speed broadband connectivity through a constellation of satellites. The Senior Device Software Development Engineer will design and develop embedded software for satellite and ground systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms to support critical government initiatives.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject Management
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo’s satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms
Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software
Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP)
Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO
Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing
Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability
Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
4+ 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
3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems
Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science or equivalent
5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
3+ years of experience leading architecture and design for fault-tolerant, real-time systems
Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms, custom silicon development, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices
In-depth knowledge of Linux kernel internals, including process scheduling, memory management, concurrency, synchronization, and networking subsystems
Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and low-level hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and PCIe
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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