Senior Certification Aviation Engineer, Amazon Leo
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Job Location:
Redmond, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools hospitals businesses and government agencies Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Engineering is looking for an individual who will lead our Aviation Certification organization. This is a critical role ensuring Amazon Leos first aviation terminals meet applicable certification regulations on a first-generation product. As a Senior Certification Aviation Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive design and develop innovative phased array antenna terminals for aviation applications. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
Key job responsibilities
* Deliver results on complex projects involving cross functional teams across the company
* Subject matter expert on all certification for Leos aviation product development.
* Work with stakeholders to define requirements and product definition designed to meet aviation certification requirements
* Contribute to and influence new product design and architecture
* Understand current system capabilities and limitations and how this impacts certification
* Problem solve and explore solutions to current processes and systems
* Coordinate with cross functional teams to deliver a quality product on time and at cost
* Drive continuous improvement
* Flawless execution in delivery of documents and systems to meet and exceed our partner teams timelines.
*This role will require travel.
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
Leading and managing the certification aspects for the aviation products with our certification and OEM partners. Working closely with the internal engineering groups to find compliance resolve issues and find solutions for complex certification situations. Ensure the certification program plans are managed to meet customer deliveries for our largest airline customers.
About the team
Amazon Leo is one of the first in the world LEO satellite constellations providing affordable broadband access across the world. This team is comprised of industry leading experts in diverse fields aligned to the mission to serve the under or not served adequately populations across the world.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- 5 years of managing complex technology projects working directly with engineering teams
- 7 years in an aviation regulatory and/or compliance role (DO160 FAR P21/P145 OEM Boeing/Airbus)
- 5 years of leading high performing technologically savvy teams
- Experience leading and defining requirements and driving these across diverse organizations
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related or equivalent work experience
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 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 multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- 8 Experience in Aviation Electronics Program Management
- Well-rounded experiences in relevant industries with a holistic view and keen business acumen
- Proven track record of complex and creative problem solving and the desire to create new processes or simplify and improve on current ones
- Proven ability to influence others facilitate agreement among stakeholders with different interests and executive communications
- Keen eye for details intuitive ability to look around the corner and thrive in ambiguous situation
- Masters or PhD degree in Engineering Computer Science Business or equivalent work experience
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Engineering is looking for an individual who will lead our Aviation Certification organization. This is a critical role ensuring Amazon Leos first aviation terminals meet applicable certification regulations on a first-generation product. As a Senior Certification Aviation Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive design and develop innovative phased array antenna terminals for aviation applications. You must be responsive flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.
Key job responsibilities
* Deliver results on complex projects involving cross functional teams across the company
* Subject matter expert on all certification for Leos aviation product development.
* Work with stakeholders to define requirements and product definition designed to meet aviation certification requirements
* Contribute to and influence new product design and architecture
* Understand current system capabilities and limitations and how this impacts certification
* Problem solve and explore solutions to current processes and systems
* Coordinate with cross functional teams to deliver a quality product on time and at cost
* Drive continuous improvement
* Flawless execution in delivery of documents and systems to meet and exceed our partner teams timelines.
*This role will require travel.
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
Leading and managing the certification aspects for the aviation products with our certification and OEM partners. Working closely with the internal engineering groups to find compliance resolve issues and find solutions for complex certification situations. Ensure the certification program plans are managed to meet customer deliveries for our largest airline customers.
About the team
Amazon Leo is one of the first in the world LEO satellite constellations providing affordable broadband access across the world. This team is comprised of industry leading experts in diverse fields aligned to the mission to serve the under or not served adequately populations across the world.
- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- 5 years of managing complex technology projects working directly with engineering teams
- 7 years in an aviation regulatory and/or compliance role (DO160 FAR P21/P145 OEM Boeing/Airbus)
- 5 years of leading high performing technologically savvy teams
- Experience leading and defining requirements and driving these across diverse organizations
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related or equivalent work experience
- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 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 multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
- 8 Experience in Aviation Electronics Program Management
- Well-rounded experiences in relevant industries with a holistic view and keen business acumen
- Proven track record of complex and creative problem solving and the desire to create new processes or simplify and improve on current ones
- Proven ability to influence others facilitate agreement among stakeholders with different interests and executive communications
- Keen eye for details intuitive ability to look around the corner and thrive in ambiguous situation
- Masters or PhD degree in Engineering Computer Science Business or equivalent work experience
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 - 137300.00 - 185700.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
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