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 Senior Technical Program Manager youll be at the helm of this ambitious mission architecting the systems that will connect millions to education healthcare and economic opportunities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution as you guide the development integration and testing of satellite constellation systems. Were looking for a bold innovator who thrives on solving unprecedented challenges at global scale. Youll collaborate with world-class teams across Amazon making decisions that will shape the future of global connectivity. While the problems are complex and the territory uncharted the impact is clear: your work will help transform lives. The scale is massive the challenges are unique and the potential to make a difference is unlimited. If youre ready to help write the next chapter in connecting the world we want to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
Your leadership will be crucial in:
* Driving strategic initiatives that balance technical innovation with business impact
* Breaking down complex challenges into actionable plans
* Anticipating bottlenecks and orchestrating cross-functional solutions
* Making smart trade-offs that keep us moving toward our mission
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 engineering computer science or equivalent
- 5 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- 5 years of technical product or program management experience
- 3 years of project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPIs/SLAs used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- Experience with high volume manufacturing test methods concepts and solutions.
- Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware Reliability Software Firmware etc to define and drive scope and clarity of work and reach optimum system level trades.
- Experience in high speed characterization of devices operation of high speed and high frequency test equipment network analyzers spectrum analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes.
- Experience developing high-performance systems for aerospace applications or systems operating in extreme environments.
- Experience in automated testing and system characterization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the sense of ownership urgency and drive.
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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 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.