Software System I&T Manager, ALG SEIT | MFG

Amazon • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Leo is an initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering high-speed, low latency, internet services to underserved and unserved communities and remote communities around the world. By leveraging innovative satellite technology, we are working towards a future where everyone has access to reliable and high-quality internet connectivity regardless of their location.
The Amazon Leo for Government (ALG) Engineering organization is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted government and international customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. ALG Engineering leads the development and delivery of targeted and scalable solutions for custom space and terrestrial applications. ALG collaborates closely with Amazon Leo to leverage the constellation of advance satellites to provide seamless and efficient communication capabilities to meet the needs of our customers. The ALG Engineering team is seeking highly technical and talented individuals who are passionate about creating unique solutions that result in a positive impact on a global scale.

As part of ALG, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of secure space-based connectivity and contribute to high-stakes, mission-critical programs with real-world impact. As a Software Development Manager for Software Integration & Test (I&T), you will lead a team responsible for the software infrastructure and tooling that integrates satellite and ground systems into a cohesive, mission-ready capability. Unlike roles focused on isolated subsystems, this position requires end-to-end systems thinking—spanning requirements flow-down, interface design, integration architecture, testing, and deployment automation.

You'll work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, tackling complex challenges in connecting satellite communications subsystems at scale. This role requires expertise in building integration frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and automation infrastructure, with proficiency in Python and C++. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, security, systems, and product teams to ensure all components work together reliably for government customers.

If you're driven by technical excellence, leadership, and the opportunity to build the integration infrastructure for next-generation secure communication systems, we'd love to hear from you.

This role is based in El Segundo, CA or Northridge, CA, with U.S. relocation benefits available. Due to hardware integration requirements, onsite work is required five days a week.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on large-scale programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 10+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
• Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree and experience with any programming language such as Python, Java, C++
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices across the development life cycle, including agile methodologies, coding standards, code reviews, source management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience in technical product management, program management or engineering
• Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
• 5+ years of RF and Network test equipment associated with SATCOM communications experience
• This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of engineering team management experience
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
• Experience leading the design, development and deployment of business software at scale or recent hands-on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience
• Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Rust, Java, C/C++), and a solid understanding of the Linux operating system
• Master's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or Bachelor's degree
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience designing and planning test conditions, test scripts, and test data sets to ensure appropriate and adequate coverage and control
• 5+ years of Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry experience
• Experience in system design
• Experience in working directly with government officials and regulatory bodies

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technical vision for software integrations and infrastructure connecting satellite and ground systems.
• Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Own the software integration lifecycle—from architecture, through implementation, automation, and deployment.
• Translate system-level requirements into integration strategies; ensure requirements flow down correctly across subsystem boundaries.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, integration environments, and automation frameworks that enable rapid, reliable system integration.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure interoperability.
• Establish and enforce best practices for coding standards, source control, automated builds, and integration verification.
• Lead technical and program reviews, ensuring integration solutions align with customer mission needs and schedule constraints.
• Partner with product, program, and business leaders to define priorities, manage trade-offs, and drive execution.
• Mentor engineers, providing technical guidance, career development support, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance engineering culture.
• Provide Software Integration and Test leadership to one or more of the following: the satellite bus software, RF payload software, optical payloads software, custom ground terminals software, or custom user terminals software.
• Specify and develop end-to-end payload or sub-system integration and test plans and procedures to validate performance against customer and/or partner requirements
• Create test algorithms, test scripts, automation, and calibration routines for test systems
• Analyze software test data and engage with cross functionally with teammates, partners, suppliers, or customers to evaluate the product performance and provide proactive feedback on potential improvements.
• Architect, design, and validate test software for support equipment necessary to enable test execution and requirements verification
• Prepare reports documenting test results, test coverage, performance results and other key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, and communicate issues effectively with developers and managers
• Effectively manage and track to closure test anomalies, defects, and bugs

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
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)
• relocation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level