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 software on the Project Kuiper team you will create and drive the product strategy vision and technology roadmap for mobility products for aviation including the customer terminal connectivity power and system software. This role focuses on integrating satellite connectivity with onboard systems to deliver seamless passenger experience and airline operations. This role is inherently crossfunctional you will work closely with engineering design operations finance and executive teams to envision develop and launch innovative aviation products and services.
A successful candidate will be both creative and highly analytical 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 aviation satellite 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
Manage the entire product line life cycle from inception to launch bringing in deep expertise in one or more technical areas:
Linux networking protocols and infrastructure with handson experience in Kubernetes networking and cloud networking architectures
satellite communication systems including understanding of RF fundamentals OSI model MAC/PHY interactions and system components (Terminal Gateway Space segment)
Strong background in embedded systems software development and networkingfocused operating systems including experience with baremetal implementations
Knowledge of advanced networking concepts including softwaredefined networking (SDN) load balancing network security QoS and distributed systems architecture
Demonstrated expertise in network optimization troubleshooting and performance tuning across complex systems.
Understand and articulate customer needs conduct ongoing customer research leverage internal knowledge and expertise and prioritize feature requirements
Serve as the technical product expert for software 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.
A day in the life
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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 Device Technology Mobility solution.
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical work experience plus an MBA or 10 years demonstrated business leadership experience
5 years of experience in product management systems engineering IC design or applications engineering
5 years of experience developing or managing complex communication devices
5 years of experience with endtoend product delivery in embedded systems multiple OS including kernel level and device drivers networking and communication products
Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Electrical Electronics or Wireless Communications Systems
2 years of experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition
2 years of experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs for a complex wireless communications products
Indepth knowledge of product life cycle from prototype assembly certification launch and maintenance for linefit and retrofit across multiple businesses
Experience working with OEMs and delivering complete systems solution repair/logistics help desk and software/network feature development / prioritization
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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.