Sr. TPM – Satellite Test Systems and Launch Vehicle Electrical Integration

At Amazon were inventing on behalf of customers and with Amazon Leo were redefining what global connectivity looks like. Our mission is to deliver fast affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Every system we build helps connect people to education healthcare opportunity and each other.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead satellite test systems development and launch vehicle electrical integration. This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering hardware software test and manufacturing driving complex programs that ultimately become part of the LEO satellite infrastructure powering global connectivity.

In this role you will act as the end-to-end Sr. TPM for satellite test systems and launch vehicle electrical integration. Your TPM leadership will drive delivery of complex projects involving system verification network communication electrical design mechanical design manufacturing testing and software. Youll develop integrated plans drive execution and remove blockers to enable teams to deliver faster and with higher quality. Your ability to see around corners and proactively manage dependencies and risks will be critical to our success.

This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational influence. Youll drive alignment and execution leveraging your technical domain knowledge strong program management fundamentals and trusted partnerships.

Key job responsibilities
Own end-to-end satellite test systems programs from concept through production managing initiatives that span multiple engineering disciplines and directly impact Leos satellite constellation deployment.
Partner closely with engineering (electrical launch vehicle hardware EGSE hardware/software and manufacturing) driving engineering trades and technical solutions. (system sub-system and component level).
Develop structured risk management approaches maintaining a high bar of accountability across design and production teams to ensure program commitments are met.
Develop integrated schedules dependencies risks and tradeoffs in a high-speed high-complexity agile environment.
Translate complex architectural decisions into executable plans with clearly defined outcomes. (hardware and software)
Formulate plans with engineering and manufacturing for new automated test system introductions including feature prioritizations test strategies and efficient hardware/software deployments across the fleet.
Drive cross-team alignment on ownership sequencing and delivery while adapting quickly as conditions change ensuring deliverables meet mission and program requirements.

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 or above in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of technical product or program management experience
- 3 years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in delivery of products involving hardware and software.

- Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering teams to deliver hardware and software solutions.
- Proven track record managing complex programs at scale including building execution plans defining success metrics mitigating risk and driving cross-functional alignment with interdisciplinary stakeholders.
- Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization.
- High sense of ownership urgency and drive.
- Proven ability to deal effectively with ambiguity while leading in a high-speed agile environment.
- Proven leadership skills to lead team(s) without direct authority.
- Experience with hardware/software testing and operation of electrical test equipment.
- Experience with manufacturing test strategies test methods and automation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Redmond - 148700.00 - 201200.00 USD annually