Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The Role:
The Project Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager with experience in Software and Firmware development, electrical or RF engineering, and program management. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program management teams to develop Software and Firmware that will go into satellite antennas. Join us and make a difference to people around the world.
In this role you will:
– Collaborate with SW TPMs and Software and Hardware engineering leaders to develop Phased Array Antenna embedded software requirements (including test and manufacturing software) and identify cross-functional dependencies.
– Work with cross-functional teams to create project plans and incremental milestones for Software development.
– Work within program management team to ensure that the Software development meets program-level schedule and quality requirements.
– Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineers to identify, drive, and track cross-functional deliverables.
– Support software bringup on early hardware, and pre-release software testing.
– Drive root cause analysis and issue resolution.
– Provide written and verbal status on a regular cadence.
You must be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting, and metric development/tracking.
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.
About the team
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/EE or equivalent experience.
– Overall 5+ years work experience in Software and/or hardware development
– 3+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or in a technical role with systems experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience in Firmware and FPGA logic development
– Master’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/EE or equivalent experience.
– Track record of successfully delivering complete systems (hardware, firmware, software, algorithms) on time, to scope, with high quality.
– Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
– Maturity, judgment, and proven ability to lead and influence others.
– Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
– High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
– Experience developing Software, Firmware, and FPGA for aerospace applications or systems operating in extreme environments
– Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals
– Track record for being detail-oriented
– Proven ability to synthesize and communicate solutions to complex technical problems
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $119,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.