Flight Dynamics Technical Program Manager Project Kuiper

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.

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As the Flight Dynamics Technical Program Manager for Amazon Project Kuiper you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing technical strategies that drive the success of our space systems. Reporting directly to the Flight Dynamics Engineering Manager this role involves managing technical roadmaps aligning crossfunctional teams and overseeing the development of missioncritical system interfaces and requirements within the Flight Dynamics organization.

You will be responsible for guiding complex spaceflight systems including spaceflight navigation maneuver planning space safety Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) mission operations Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination.

This technical leadership role demands experience and expertise in flight dynamics systems and software integration as well as a deep understanding of the challenges of constellation spaceflight.

Key job responsibilities
Technical Roadmap Development: Lead the creation and of technical roadmaps for largescale initiatives within Project Kuiper Flight Dynamics.
Requirements Management: Define and manage requirements and interfaces that tie directly to systemlevel goals and Concepts of Operations (ConOps) ensuring alignment across teams.
Crossfunctional Collaboration: Serve as the primary point of contact for technical dependencies between Flight Dynamics and other missioncritical systems ensuring seamless integration and coordination.
Strategic Decision Making: Advise the Engineering Manager on strategic direction and develop actionable plans for project . Balance business needs and technical constraints to drive highlevel initiatives while managing risks.
Process & Tool Improvement: Continuously improve program and team processes introducing new methodologies tools and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Leadership & Influence: Influence technical design and decisionmaking across a crossdisciplinary team. Demonstrated success in leading highperforming teams through complex challenges.
Problem Solving & Judgment: Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills to anticipate bottlenecks navigate tradeoffs and deliver results under pressure.
& Delivery: Break down complex largescale projects into manageable tasks ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality.

5 years of technical product or program management experience
7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
3 years of software development experience
5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
Proven experience in program management specifically in developing and deploying largescale complex enterprise software systems.

5 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
Experience managing projects across cross functional teams building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multimillion dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
Strong background in software development with a solid understanding of space applications particularly in spaceflight dynamics.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231400/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.