Principal Product Manager - Technical Systems Kuiper Device Technology - Mobility

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.

As a Principal Technical Product Manager for Systems & Hardware on the Project Kuiper Digital Technology Mobility team you will create and drive the product strategy vision and technology roadmap for mobility products for aviation maritime and land mobility. This role focuses on integrating satellite connectivity with onboard systems to deliver seamless customer experience . This role is inherently crossfunctional you will work closely with engineering design operations finance and executive teams to envision develop and launch innovative mobility products and services.

A successful candidate will be both creative and highly analytical with indepth hardware and systems knowledge in multiple different domain areas able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love. We are looking for someone customer obsessed and technology savvy with a proven track record of delivering successful communication products and services. Project Kuipers success requires leaders who are owners and who possess the entrepreneurial spirit needed to create new products. Our leaders solve complex problems and get things done.

Key job responsibilities
Understand and articulate customer needs conduct ongoing customer research leverage internal knowledge and expertise and prioritize feature requirements
Be a passionate advocate for the customer; provide the voice of the customer
Inspire the team with the product vision and work crossfunctionally to bring the product to life
Lead technical product strategy and architecture decisions for satellite communication systems with specific focus on ASICbased modem and digital beam forming solutions while ensuring alignment between hardware capabilities system requirements and business objectives
Drive crossfunctional development of integrated RF systems overseeing the optimization of phased array antenna systems sensor integration (IMU/GNSS) and EMI/EMC compliance while managing technical tradeoffs and performance metrics
Define and execute product roadmap for reusable technology focusing on scalable SATCOM architecture including specification of critical parameters (G/T EIRP) system integration requirements and validation strategies for complex RF systems
Serve as the technical product expert assisting marketing with press briefing industry talks and whitepapers and participating with business development in product and service discussions with customers.

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.

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About the team
You will be joining a highly technical product management team that is focused on defining and driving the product requirements for all of the customer facing hardware software and systems for the Kuiper mobility solution.

You are adept at context switching between technical deepdives with ASIC and RF engineering teams and navigating critical decisions on modem and beam forming ASIC development system architecture tradeoffs and RF performance optimization while aligning technical capabilities with business goals. The role demands both handson technical expertise in satellite communications and the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear product strategies.

Bachelors/Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical work experience plus an MBA or 4 years demonstrated business leadership experience
7 years of experience in product management systems engineering IC design or applications engineering
5 years of experience developing or managing complex wireless devices for satellite broadband in aircraft
5 years of experience in digital signal processing implementation in ASICs and understanding of RF simulation tools and antenna design software
5 years of experience with endtoend product in designing and implementing modem architectures and phased array antenna systems

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering or Wireless Communications Systems
Indepth knowledge of communication customer terminal product life cycle from prototype assembly certification launch and maintenance for linefit and retrofit across Mobility industry like aerospace land mobility or Maritime.
2 years of experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition
5 years of practical experience in integrating various sensor systems including IMUs GNSS receivers and magnetometers into complex hardware designs.
Experience working with OEMs and delivering complete communication solution.
Experience in navigating critical decisions on modem and beamforming ASIC development system architecture tradeoffs and RF performance optimization while aligning technical capabilities with business goals.
The role demands both handson technical expertise in satellite communications and the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear product strategies.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279900/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.