Sr Systems EngineerTechnical Program Manager Verification Validation Kuiper Technical Program Management
Sr Systems EngineerTechnical Program Manager Verification Validation Kuiper Technical Program Management
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$ 136100 - 235200
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-04-2025
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3236 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 lies at the core of our organizations mission. We are seeking talented individuals eager to contribute to an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space and groundbased systems. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in continual learning and skills development while being part of a team whose work positively impacts the lives of millions worldwide. We foster an environment that values creativity diligence and the collective pursuit of technical excellence.
We are seeking an Senior Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer / Technical Program Manager. This role includes direct responsibility for Verification & Validation of the Kuiper system. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with systems engineering 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 havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a lot have fun and make a positive impact on the world.
Key job responsibilities
This position requires a technical and program management background with direct experience developing relevant systems. A Senior SE/TPM anticipates bottlenecks uses great judgment to make tradeoffs 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:
Perform all aspects of Technical Program Management to successfully lead Verification & Validation
Collaborate with engineers and engineering leaders to create project plans with detailed dependencies.
Optimize the velocity of engineering development through the design and application of mechanisms.
Drive effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
Work with engineering and program management leads to ensure that the systems development meets schedule cost and quality requirements.
Drive project make technical tradeoff recommendations understand the technical challenges enable solutions track and report on status and resolve blocking issues.
Adhere to Program Management practices for the team including risk management requirements management verification and validation.
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.
5 years in a technical lead systems engineer or technical program management role with significant experience with complex systems
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience
Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project SmartSheet or alternative
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Handson working experience in spacecraft systems for all different phases of missions: initial design development test delivery launch and operation.
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 nontechnical individuals.
Track record for being detailoriented.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Innovation lies at the core of our organizations mission. We are seeking talented individuals eager to contribute to an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space and groundbased systems. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to engage in continual learning and skills development while being part of a team whose work positively impacts the lives of millions worldwide. We foster an environment that values creativity diligence and the collective pursuit of technical excellence.
We are seeking an Senior Interdisciplinary Systems Engineer / Technical Program Manager. This role includes direct responsibility for Verification & Validation of the Kuiper system. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with systems engineering 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 havent been solved at scale before. Along the way we guarantee that you will learn a lot have fun and make a positive impact on the world.
Key job responsibilities
This position requires a technical and program management background with direct experience developing relevant systems. A Senior SE/TPM anticipates bottlenecks uses great judgment to make tradeoffs 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:
Perform all aspects of Technical Program Management to successfully lead Verification & Validation
Collaborate with engineers and engineering leaders to create project plans with detailed dependencies.
Optimize the velocity of engineering development through the design and application of mechanisms.
Drive effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
Work with engineering and program management leads to ensure that the systems development meets schedule cost and quality requirements.
Drive project make technical tradeoff recommendations understand the technical challenges enable solutions track and report on status and resolve blocking issues.
Adhere to Program Management practices for the team including risk management requirements management verification and validation.
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.
5 years in a technical lead systems engineer or technical program management role with significant experience with complex systems
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience
Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project SmartSheet or alternative
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Handson working experience in spacecraft systems for all different phases of missions: initial design development test delivery launch and operation.
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 nontechnical individuals.
Track record for being detailoriented.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $235200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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