DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Innovation is part of our DNA! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space and ground-based systems. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
The Senior Manager is responsible for leading a team of cross-cutting technical program managers to ensure satellite and ground systems are developed and deployed on-time and meet or exceed all requirements. The Senior Manager contributes directly as a Technical Program Manager while managing a team. This role includes direct responsibility for system level development, integration, test, and program management. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software development as well as some appreciation for complex applications. You will have significant influence over the design and the test approach we take to develop the system.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Perform Technical Program Management of communication systems, satellite systems and ground systems including complex interdependencies between hardware, software, and test.
• Manage a team of Technical Program Managers related to communication systems leveraging satellite and ground systems. Responsible for the team development and growth.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to create project execution plans for systems development.
• Develop and manage technical requirements and interfaces that tie to system level requirements. Execute verification and validation planning and reviews.
• In collaboration with the engineering and supply chain teams, take ownership of the periodic business reviews and mechanism.
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities
• Work with product/program management leads to ensure that the systems development meets schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-off recommendations, understand the technical challenges, enable solutions, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Drive best Program Management practices for the team and organization at large including risk management, requirements management, verification and validation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including antenna & RF engineering, mechanical engineering, software, test, integration, reliability, compliance/regulatory, verification, qualification, manufacturing, program management, etc.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of management experience leading cross functional programs with aggressive schedules.
7+ years of experience with communication systems, verification, validation, Mechanical/Structural, Mechanism, Electrical Power Distribution, Communications, Flight Software, etc, design and/or management in critical applications.
5+ years of project/program management and experience with schedule tracking tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, and Jira.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
Hands-on working experience in spacecraft systems for all different phases of missions: initial design, development, test, delivery, launch and operation.
Track record of successfully delivering complete spacecraft systems on time, to scope, with high quality.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
Ability to show judgment and lead and influence others.
Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, business owners, and senior business leaders.
High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $175,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $302,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, WA, Redmond