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Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager. This role includes direct responsibility for program management of system level development, integration, and test. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with hardware and software integration, as well as appreciation for complex applications. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

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.

Key job responsibilities

This position requires a technical and program management background with direct experience developing relevant systems. A Senior TPM anticipates bottlenecks, uses great judgment to make trade-offs, and balances the business needs with technical constraints. Your ability to understand the big picture of the project design and anticipate and plan dependencies is crucial. Your ability to take large, complex projects, break them into manageable pieces, and deliver timely results is invaluable. You will work with a team of experts and drive the team to successfully accomplish the following activities:

• Deliver high quality products that optimize performance, mass, cost, manufacturing, and reliability of systems.

• Coordinate the work with teams developing other systems as well as assembly, integration and tests.

• Identify and manage the conduct of trade studies and analyses necessary to understanding performance and other aspects of the design.

• Manage the development of complex hardware and software development. (Varies by assignment)

• Optimize the velocity of engineering development through the design and application of mechanisms.

• Manage timeline, dependencies, and deliverables.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience in a technical lead, systems engineer, or technical program management role

• 4+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule.

• Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet or alternative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Track record of successfully delivering complete systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality.

• Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization.

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.

• 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 $119,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.