Amazon
GNC System Development Engineer, Prime Air
$129K–$175K
Seattle, WA · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of engineering experience; at least 3 years of hands-on software development; 2+ years developing software requirements or architecture documentation; at least 1 year of direct exposure to structured lifecycle processes.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
About the job
Develops requirements, architecture, interface, and verification artifacts for Prime Air GNC software under DO-178C, alongside tools for simulation, testing, and analysis.
What you'll do
- Develop GNC system and software requirements, architecture documentation, and interface control documents.
- Create requirements-based test cases, procedures, and verification evidence for DO-178C objectives.
- Build tools for simulation, test automation, data analysis, and verification reporting.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on software development in C, C++, or Python in embedded or real-time systems.
- 2+ years developing software requirements or architecture documentation in a structured, safety-critical, or regulated environment.
- Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-178B, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or equivalent standards, including at least 1 year of direct exposure to structured lifecycle processes.
Nice to have
- Direct experience developing DO-178C lifecycle artifacts at DAL C or higher.
- Experience with Simulink/Stateflow, autonomous systems, robotics, GNC algorithms, or UAVs.
Pay
129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, Python, MATLAB, DO-178C, DO-178B, IEC 61508, ISO 26262
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