Principal TPM - Satellite Systems

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.

The Principal TPM - Satellite Systems is responsible for leading cross-functional teams through influence to ensure satellite and ground systems are developed and deployed on-time and meet or exceed all requirements. The Principal Technical Program Manager has direct responsibility for system level development including technical definition driving execution integration test and program management. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with satellite integrated hardware and software development as well as some appreciation for complex applications. You will have significant influence over the design and the test approach we take to develop the system.

Key job responsibilities
Perform Technical Program Management of communication systems satellite systems and ground systems including complex interdependencies between hardware software and test.
Collaborate with engineering leaders to create project execution plans for systems development.
Develop and manage technical requirements and interfaces that tie to system level requirements. Execute verification and validation planning and reviews.
In collaboration with the engineering and supply chain teams take ownership of the periodic business reviews and mechanism.
Drive effective teamwork communication collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
Work with product/program management leads to ensure that the systems development meets schedule cost and quality requirements.
Drive engineering project execution make technical trade-off recommendations understand the technical challenges enable solutions track and report on status and resolve blocking issues.
Partner with cross-functional teams including antenna & RF engineering mechanical engineering software test integration reliability compliance/regulatory verification qualification manufacturing program management etc.

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.


- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience with satellite communication systems verification validation Mechanical/Structural Mechanism Electrical Power Distribution Communications Flight Software etc.
- 5 years of technical project/program management leading cross-functional teams to deliver technology initiatives.

- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Hands-on working experience in spacecraft systems for all different phases of missions: initial design development test delivery launch and operation.
- Track record of successfully delivering complete spacecraft systems on time to scope with high quality.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
- 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 non-technical individuals.
- Track record for being detail-oriented.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $159300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $275300/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.