Payload Processing Facility Site Manager, Leo Satellite, Amazon Leo, Launch Operations

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology Amazons Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Are you looking to create value for millions of customers by helping to develop creative assets for Leo Do you want to work at a company where you are the owner where you are encouraged to build and where you have the autonomy to push boundaries Do you have a passion for design and a desire to bring delightful innovative products and services to life in an entirely new way This describes your daily journey. Are you ready Then join us on Leo

Do you get excited by aerospace space exploration and/or satellites Do you want to help build solutions at Leo to transform the space industry If so then we would love to talk!


Key job responsibilities
Leo is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the high-cadence payload processing facility (PPF) in Florida to process integrate and support launch of our constellation of Low Earth Orbit communication satellites. Leos constellation will provide low-latency high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

The Senior Manager of Payload Processing will have responsibilities to oversee the payload processing facilities lead the team that executes high-cadence payload processing across multiple launch providers and launch vehicles and implement process improvement and operational efficiencies to increase scale. The Senior Manager and their team will work tightly with production engineering for successful satellite and dispenser logistics storage and integration requirements. They will leverage our teams in procurement manufacturing supply chain and quality in bringing the satellite to dispenser to launch vehicle into a high cadence throughput. Qualified candidates will have experience with growing and leading launch integration/launch operations teams (exempt and non-exempt) satellite processing clean room maintenance satellite fueling electrical systems checkout (both flight and ground electrical hardware) explosive site safety corrosion control and operations planning. Additionally experience in Six Sigma 5S and similar manufacturing process improvement is a plus. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to conduct payload integration interface with launch vehicle and dispenser system providers and interface with internal stakeholders to support PPF operations. The role is based near Cape Canaveral FL.

Reporting to the Head of Launch Services the Senior Manager of Payload Processing Facility will be a key participant on the Leo leadership team. This role will focus on high-rate plans to implement and scale integration processes to meet the demands of the Leo constellation deployment and satisfy our FCC licensing requirements.

Develop train and lead the PPF operations team across all payload processing facilities (requires up to 25% travel).
Develop and maintain satellite and dispenser processing with high volume manufacturing operational cadence.
Integrate satellites onto multiple launch vehicles on tight schedules while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing both up and down the information chain with high level of visibility internally and externally with suppliers.
Directly interact and resolve issues with launch providers range safety and related entities within the facility and externally.

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
Hands-on leader that can move from long term strategy to day-to-day tactical operations challenges
business builder who knows how to structure and develop organizations to accommodate growth rates of over 100% for next several of years.
In addition to above this leader will have superb communications skills and the highest level of integrity and intellectual honesty. They will be gifted at inspiring confidence both in the teams directly manages across the organization and externally with large suppliers and vendors. This implies an ability to simplify complex concepts and to bring clarity to ambiguous situations.

About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust. At Amazon our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people.

- 9 years of employee and performance management experience
- 5 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- 9 years of facilities management office management corporate administrative services or hospitality management experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (any domain)
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends nights and/or holidays

- Masters degree or experience in design review process to incorporate electrical mechanical automation controls solutions to drive equipment reliability and standards
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Experience using Lean Process Improvement Six Sigma methodologies or related performance metrics/process improvements to increase efficiency within processes forecasting planning optimization and logistics

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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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 FL Merritt Island - 179700.00 - 243100.00 USD annually