Software Development Manager, Amazon Leo Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE), part of Amazon Leo Prod-Ops, delivers software solutions that improve the speed and quality of Kuiper manufacturing systems. We partner with engineering and production teams to bring reliability and repeatability to our systems, improve throughput, and accelerate production transitions.
We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead the software systems that power production operations. You will own the technical roadmap, define requirements, and architect solutions that seamlessly integrate software with manufacturing systems. You will collaborate with technology leaders, translate business requirements into actionable deliverables, create rapid prototypes, and guide the implementation of robust and scalable systems. You will leverage AWS cloud services, IoT, data analytics, and other modern technologies to optimize production throughput while enhancing operator safety and efficiency.

Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement manufacturing software systems for production operations of the Amazon Leo satellite fleet, including integration with manufacturing systems.
- Architect scalable software solutions that meet functional requirements, security standards, and performance specifications.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency and production quality.
- Define and implement growth strategies for software services and team capabilities.
- Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team.