Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.Come work at Amazon!As an RF and Mixed Signal Design Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team, and engage third party suppliers, in order to drive key aspects of product definition, execution and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.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.Key job responsibilitiesAs a member of the team, you will be responsible for implementation of hardware for use in both space and ground systems.In this role you will: • Work with EE team to design and deliver mixed signal and RF subsystems.• Perform frequency planning using high speed ADC and DAC transceivers to accomplish mission objectives.• Work with RF system, hardware, modem, and software teams to design and deliver mixed signal and RF subsystems.• Have understanding of OSI protocol stack and amiliarity with wide-band modulation schemes like OFDM.• Specify, design, and build up test bench for RF design verification.• Evaluate and optimize RF design in the lab to demonstrate design meets with system requirements.• Work with RF system, power, software, mechanical engineering, baseband and compliance teams to ensure solution integrates with overall system objectives.• Troubleshoot integrated hardware/software issues with modem and RF mixed signal frontend data converters. A day in the lifeAs a Sr. Mixed signal RF Engineer you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and deliver hardware for space. This requires the ability to work from concept to production. Candidates must be comfortable to work in the lab to debug and verify their designs. About the teamThe RF Hardware and Systems team is full of talented engineers who are the best of the best. They cover a wide range technical areas from power supplies, high speed digital, mixed signal, and RF. So members of this team need to be comfortable in multiple domains.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or 7+ years of relevant equivalent experience• 5+ years of experience with mixed signal and RF design• 3+ years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment• 3+ years of experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers, Signal Generator,s Network Analyzers ...

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.As a PIT RF Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of various electronic hardware test set-ups in the Payload Integration and Test lab as well as in the field. You will work closely with engineering teams in the specification/design of these test set-ups and the build/procurement of test equipment for Kuiper prototype payload hardware. This is very much a hands-on role, and a successful candidate will have extensive experience in supporting the full development cycles of RF, communications, and space hardware through development, prototyping, and qualification procedures. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Responsibilities · Working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to build out bench-top and rack-mounted test set-ups.· Building and modifying custom test harnesses, breadboards, and test fixtures in support of payload hardware tests.· Performing operational tests, system check-outs, and fault isolation on test set-ups, systems, and equipment. · Assisting in the development of lab processes, equipment scheduling, and work tracking.· Implementing, validating, and optimizing RF lab set-ups composed of antenna, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment. · Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc. · Working with engineering teams to specify and procure a range of capital equipment to meet program development requirements – including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, network loading, and computing equipment.· Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies. · Keeping equipment in working order, and maintaining all service and calibration records.· Establishing lab layouts and facility utilities requirements (power, thermal loads, LN2, GN2).· Maintaining a safe operating environment, and ensuring the lab is in compliance with OSHA, ESD, Safety, etc.Export Control RequirementDue 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or 2+ years of RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience. · 2+ years of experience in RF design and/or verification with launched products. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 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.Export Control RequirementsDue 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.Key job responsibilitiesThe Kuiper team seeks a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Engineer to develop and monitor manufacturing processes across our global supply base. The ideal candidate brings proven experience scaling manufacturing operations and thrives in solving complex problems with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.• Evaluate and validate supplier manufacturing processes using advanced GD&T principles, ensuring compliance with design specifications and optimal manufacturability• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews with suppliers and design teams, providing actionable feedback to improve product designs for manufacturing efficiency• Analyze and optimize complex electro-mechanical assemblies through value engineering, considering aspects such as tolerancing, material selection, and manufacturing processes• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including detailed process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis)• Lead supplier technical assessments and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, evaluating equipment, tooling, and measurement systems to drive quality, efficiency, and successful new product introduction• Perform technical deep dives into manufacturing defects and quality issues, utilizing root cause analysis tools and statistical methods to drive corrective actions• Serve as technical liaison between design engineering and suppliers, translating complex engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions while maintaining design intent• Partner with Global Category Managers to qualify new suppliers and manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment between supplier capabilities and product requirementsA day in the lifeA day in the life of a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Engineer at Kuiper involves balancing tactical and strategic responsibilities. You might start by reviewing production metrics from key suppliers, then join a DFM review with design engineers and suppliers to optimize a critical component. Midday could include conducting a technical assessment at a supplier facility, analyzing manufacturing process data, or troubleshooting quality issues. Afternoon activities often focus on cross-functional collaboration - working with Category Managers on supplier qualification plans or consulting with engineering teams on manufacturability improvements for upcoming designs.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s 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.We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain or operations- 5+ years of experience developing, implementing and monitoring manufacturing processes and controls at suppliers ...

Kuiper Payload Test System is in search of an SDE that specializes in quality. As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer within Kuiper PTS you will own development and execution of test strategy for large complex systems, tooling and automation to deliver high quality software to meet Kuiper's critical mission requirements. You will see around corners to manage dependencies, dive deep with engineers across the Kuiper Payload organization, and regularly communicate with senior leaders, and stakeholders at all levels. You will amplify your impact working closely with team members and software development managers to drive mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions and high-quality solutions.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, able to work independently, juggle multiple tasks at once, and maintain professionalism under pressure; all while achieving and driving high quality results. You should have deep knowledge of software engineering practices, understand how software and hardware systems interact, and can drive design and implementation of test strategies in highly complex and ambiguous systems. Key job responsibilities* Engage with and influence the key stakeholders and internal teams to test and ensure operational functional requirements are met or exceeded.* Create and implement automated processes and test methods that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency, quality and scalability* Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design, test and implement internal custom processes and test strategies. Responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.* Provide on-shift support for critical issues* Work closely with other internal System Development Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new processes, testing and build systems* Create and review documentation and process regarding issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.Export Control RequirementDue 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 lifeAlthough each day may bring new challenges, the majority of your time we will be creating test strategies, new automation, test tools and infrastructure. We collaborate closely with software development teams to achieve a high quality releases that meet tight timelines without introducing new regressions or lowering product quality.About the teamOur teams’ mission is to ensure the software development teams are building and delivering high quality software solutions that meet Kuiper's critical mission objectives. We do this by developing and executing on providing custom test infrastructure, quality automated testing and influencing quality behaviors throughout the Kuiper organization. Protecting downstream partners from regressions and broken builds is one of our highest concerns and contributions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field ...

As a Sr.SDET within Kuiper PTS you will own development and execution of test strategy, tooling and automation to deliver high quality software to meet Kuiper's critical mission requirements. You will see around corners to manage dependencies, dive deep with engineers across the Kuiper Payload organization, and regularly communicate with senior leaders, and stakeholders at all levels. You will amplify your impact working closely with team members and software development managers to drive mindful discussions that lead to crisp decisions and high quality solutions. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, able to work independently, juggle multiple tasks at once, and maintain professionalism under pressure; all while achieving high quality results. You should have deep knowledge of software engineering practices, understand how software and hardware systems interact, and can drive design and implementation of test strategies in highly complex and ambiguous systems. Familiarity with space systems is desired but not a requirement.Key job responsibilities* Engage with and influence the key stakeholders and internal teams to test and ensure operational functional requirements are met or exceeded.* Create and implement automated processes and test methods that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency, quality and scalability* Engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design, test and implement internal custom processes and test strategies. Responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.* Provide on-shift support for critical issues* Work closely with other internal System Development Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new processes, testing and build systems* Create and review documentation and process regarding issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.Export Control RequirementDue 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 lifeAlthough each day may bring new challenges, the majority of your time we will be creating test strategies, new automation, test tools and infrastructure. We collaborate closely with software development teams to achieve a high quality releases that meet tight timelines without introducing new regressions or lowering product quality.About the teamOur teams mission is to ensure the software development teams are building and delivering high quality software solutions that meet Kuiper's critical mission objectives. We do this by developing and executing on providing custom test infrastructure, quality automated testing and influencing quality behaviors throughout the Kuiper organization. Protecting downstream test partners from regressions and broken builds is one of our highest concerns and contributions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years experience in architecture and design, scripting, test code development in Python, Java, Go or equivalent, and building test libraries as part of a product development organization delivering consumer-oriented products- 5+ years experience with system integration, testing large integrated systems- 3+ years experience with Linux OS and shell-scripting- Experience working closely with development and business teams to communicate problem impacts and to understand business requirements ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.The Quality Team at Project Kuiper is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our team and help perform critical inspection duties within our Manufacturing Quality organization.Key job responsibilitiesThe Quality Inspector will operate advanced metrology equipment to ensure product conformance for highly-complex aerospace grade hardware.- Perform Receiving Inspection activity using sampling plans and metrology equipment, such as CMMs, Romer Arms, micrometers, calipers, height gages, calipers, micrometers, gages, etc..- Report nonconformances when defective material is found.- Develop and lead 5S activities around the Quality area(s) to ensure efficient working areas.- Read Inspection Plans and Work Instructions to perform quality inspections- Interpret engineering blueprints and drawings to the ASME Y14.5 standard to GD&T- Perform Critical in-process and final inspections for assembled product.- Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to the requirements of AS9102- Develop Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs) for other inspectors to follow for day-to-day tasks.- Train new inspectors on the correct usage of equipment and day to day responsibilities.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.The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $38.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.A day in the lifeThis role will work daily to:Execute inspection plans for a wide variety of received hardware, utilizing a wide range of equipment.Perform and complete FAIs to AS9102 and present package to engineering for sign off.Inspect and buy off rework/repair activitiesInvestigate hardware for defects, and create nonconformance reports for discrepant hardwarePerform In-Process and Final inspections for assembly processesDevelop Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs) for other inspectors to follow for day-to-day tasks.Train new inspectors on the correct usage of equipment and day to day responsibilities.This role will be working one of these shifts: Back Half- Sunday - Wednesday - 5:30pm - 3:30am Wednesday - Saturday - 5:30pm - 3:30am About the teamThe Kuiper Manufacturing Quality team is driven to develop a Kuiper Quality System that is capable of scaling aerospace quality to volume and cost levels to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment, with an opportunity to own quality system development and contribute to the design of requirements, processes, and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making, a comfort with dealing in ambiguous situations across multiple projects, and an ability to earn trust of various stakeholders to deliver high quality results.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years experience as a Quality Inspector in a Receiving Inspection Role. - 2+ years experience reading/ interpreting Engineering Drawings or schematics - 2+ years experience in using hand measuring tools. i.e Height gauge, Calipers, Micrometers. ...

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. You will work with a cross-functional team of software and hardware engineers to continuously define and manage the requirements and scope of Kuiper's Secure Communications systems and services. This includes day-to-day management of deliverables, dependencies and schedule, as well as driving this complex project through its incremental phases. You will collaborate with Kuiper's leadership team at all levels to establish Kuiper Secure Communications processes that track our goals, objectives, milestones, progress and risks, and drive organizational alignment on trade-offs and priorities. You will own coordination across the entire organization to facilitate Secure Communications product and service launches, as well as iterative feature delivery.Key job responsibilities- Establish and lead an ongoing launch readiness program to systematically drive progress and complete critical program milestones.- Identify and operationalize the metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) necessary to track progress, and drive issue resolution & mitigation at a granular level across the organization.- Support and organize the delivery of critical and complex work streams across the space and ground segments of Kuiper's software and services infrastructure.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 teamThe Software and Services organization is responsible for all of the software, services and infrastructure needed to securely and safely fly each Kuiper satellite, manage Kuiper's satellite constellation, control Kuiper's ground infrastructure and deliver highly available network services to our customers around the world.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 7+ years of technical program management experience- 5+ years of software development experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

We are seeking a stellar Risk Manager to join the Global Service Compliance (GSC) team supporting Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Amazon’s 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 looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.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.Key job responsibilitiesWorking closely with the business, legal, tax, accounting and other teams, you will develop out-of-this-world strategies for handling compliance obligations in creative, business-centric ways that allow Kuiper to move quickly. As the Risk Manager within the Controllership vertical for Kuiper GSC, you will be responsible for the management of the GSC risk lifecycle mechanism including risk identification, assessment and tracking. You will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to proactively define and implement mitigations. You will be responsible for developing and continuously improving strategies to identify risks, ensure risks are properly tracked, and create solutions that are scalable and right-sized. You will ensure early escalation and visibility for risks that have a high impact to the organization’s business and/or objectives. The right person for this role has experience executing high judgement to provide recommendations for the organization leveraging risk based decision making. This role requires knowledge to solve ambiguous, complex business problems and a successful track record of delivering multiple projects, managing deadlines and prioritizing risks across multiple global teams and stakeholders. This position may be based in Bellevue, WA, or Arlington, VA. Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s 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. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level- Bachelor's degree or equivalent ...

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 Senior Technical Program Manager for Kuiper will help define and develop the interfaces, manage requirements, and organize technical efforts. This role includes direct responsibility for program management of system level development, integration, and test. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software development as well as some appreciation for complex applications. You will have significant influence over the design and the test approach we take to develop the system.You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.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. Key job responsibilitiesThis position requires a program management background and direct experience developing relevant systems. You will create and drive high-level strategic initiatives, but will also roll up your sleeves and contribute directly. A Senior TPM anticipates bottlenecks, uses great judgment to make trade-offs, and balances the business needs with technical constraints. Your ability to understand the big picture of the project design and anticipate and plan dependencies is crucial. Your ability to take large, complex projects, break them into manageable pieces, and deliver timely results is invaluable. You will work with a team of experts and drive the team to successfully accomplish the following activities:- Drive complex cross-functional engineering trades to optimize performance, mass, cost, and reliability of high performance systems.- Coordinate the work with teams developing other systems as well as assembly, integration and tests.- Develop and manage technical requirements and interfaces that tie to system level requirements.- Identify and manage the conduct of trade studies and analyses necessary to understanding performance and other aspects of the design.- Manage the development of complex hardware and software development.- Optimize the velocity of engineering development through the design and application of mechanisms.- Manage timeline, dependencies, and deliverables.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.- 7+ years of hardware, software, system integration and test development of complex systems across the full product life cycle – concept to production.- 4+ years of experience in a technical lead, systems engineer, or technical program management role with significant experience architecting and integrating HW and SW into a complex system.- 4+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule.- Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet or alternative. ...

Job Description:Amazon is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our battery development and test team within Project Kuiper, which seeks to build and deploy a satellite constellation to provide internet access for unserved and underserved populations. In this position you will lead the design, testing and validation of advanced battery test systems that are used in verification and production testing of satellite battery systems. This role involves designing, building and executing comprehensive battery test setups, including battery cyclers and emulators. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in electrical circuit design, component selection, system integration and ensuring that our battery systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.Key job responsibilities• Lead the design, selection and development of battery cycler and emulator test systems for space applications.• Size electrical components such as power supplies, current sensors, harnesses, gauges and other critical battery-related hardware.• Collaborate on the design of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for Li-ion battery applications including electrical drawings, design review and verification processes.• Design and build custom test systems to execute electrical tests on battery systems and components such as PCBA, thermistors, heaters etc.• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of battery systems failures and provide solutions for redesign or system improvements.• Define project scope and milestones in order to deliver next generation test systems and PCBA.• Collaborate with Engineering to optimize products through review and approve qualification documents such as DFMEAs, PFMEAs, etc.• Validate design through prototype builds, pre-production builds and first-of-kind builds, conducting value engineering analysis through each step and updating design and documentation.• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and internal quality controls to maintain highest levels of safety and performance.• Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior engineers involved in the battery development process and its testing systems.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.- 5+ years of experience in battery system design, including cycler and emulator development, power supply selections, and component sizing.- Strong experience in PCBA design and electrical testing, specifically within battery or power system environments.- Proven expertise in custom test setup development, including thermistor, heater, and short-circuit testing etc.- Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment and methodologies.- Proficiency in schematic design, electrical drawings, and system-level verification processes.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.- Familiarity with testing protocols and industry best practices.- Experience with automation and data acquisition systems for battery testing.- Strong Python coding. ...

Kuiper is looking for a Senior Hardware Technical Program Manager (TPM) located in Redmond, WA to support the Industrial Design, Product Design (Mechanical), Electrical Design and Antenna Design for the Customer Terminal (CT) Projects.As a Senior Hardware TPM, you will lead the HW development of a single customer terminal device working closely with the hardware architect and hardware functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Product Design, Antenna Engineering, and Industrial Design to meet Key Performance Metrics for technical and schedule requirements. You will work with Customer Terminal Technical Program Manager to ensure hardware design and deliverables align with Diagnostic and Production Device software deliverables for key builds. You will collaborate with the System TPM, Product Integrity, Finance, Operations (including Quality, Operations Program Managers, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) to successfully mitigate challenges and maintain project milestone. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment. The ideal person will treat the HW TPM with a “Founder’s Mentality” and own the Device HW like it is their own start up.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.Key job responsibilitiesSenior Hardware TPM need strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to scale communications to the correct audience for decisions to be made.Emphasize speed of decision within the product development cycles and manage critical issues through optimized prioritization of resources and personnel.Working with overseas internal and external teams on developing products.Scale and evolve key processes and design review checkpoint mechanisms to enable responsible last minute decision making on one way and two way door decisions.Manage and communicate product development critical issues, work collaboratively to execute solutions meeting key product KPI and escalate as required when teams are unable to reach a consensus or decisions are one – way door.A day in the lifeThe ideal candidate will be responsible for managing execution of the Device Hardware and Accessories (cables, power supplies, etc.) with a balance of technical skills, bias for action, customer obsession, and ownership. The TPM will collaborate daily onsite with the hardware development team located in Redmond, WA including Product Design, Industrial Design, Electrical, and Antenna teams. On a weekly basis, the TPM will create agendas and presentations leading to meetings at the Director and VP level to make timely one way and two way door decisions to maintain project timelines, finances, requirements and deliverables About the teamProject 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience or equivalent experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent ...

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 looking for an experienced Satellite Test Engineer to help architect next generation test infrastructure and lead Integrated Vehicle test campaigns. Our team is responsible for development and implementation of test hardware and test campaigns for integrated vehicle testing.As a Project Kuiper Satellite Test Engineer you will own the development and execution of test campaigns for fully integrated satellites to ensure readiness for launch. You will work with multiple engineering and manufacturing teams across ground and space systems, to specify test equipment requirements, develop and execute test plans to support development and production test initiatives. Your focus will be in optimization of test processes to enable Project Kuiper production plans. The Integrated Vehicle Test Team is looking for a Satellite Test Engineer to take satellites from initial build, through functional testing, spacecraft validation, and chart the path to reliably integrating and launching thousands of satellites. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging opportunity to work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve. We want individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Everyone on the team needs to be entrepreneurial, wear many hats and work in a highly collaborative environment.Key job responsibilities- Develop, augment, and support integration and testing of components, from subsystems to the full spacecraft to determine suitability for flight.- Work with avionics, payload and software teams to gather requirements, design test plans, determine applicable test cases, and prepare for test execution.- Own integration campaigns and collaborate with responsible engineers, manufacturing engineers, software developers tooling teams to and any deliver a thoroughly tested spacecraft ready for launch.- Communicate fluidly across a variety of teams to identify product risks and how they will be addressed to ensure mission success.- Develop complex test automation sequences using scripting languages such as Python.- Develop innovative hardware and processes to optimize and improve testing capabilities and processes.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 teamThe Integrated Vehicle Test team is responsible for development and execution of test plans to ensure reliable operation of satellite vehicles in space. The team’s responsibilities include process development, test hardware development and test execution for qualification vehicles and improving and scaling processes for production cadence. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on exciting new responsibilities to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to address complex problems by identifying the scope of the issue and quickly establishing innovative and functional solutions.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or a related field.- 1+ years of hands-on testing experience.- 1+ years of experience in design and validation of hardware systems.- 1+ years of experience in a development environment- 1+ years' experience developing and executing test plans for complex aerospace, automotive or consumer electronics systems.- Experience scripting or programming with at least one of the following: Python, C ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 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.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.The Kuiper Electronic Supply Chain team is seeking a Sr Operations Program Manager to drive technical manufacturing and supply chain operations for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) destined for our satellites. The successful candidate will manage contract manufacturers' end-to-end production processes while maintaining a stringent focus on quality and delivery requirements.Key job responsibilities- Manage contract manufacturers' end-to-end production process for assigned PCBAs- Ensure on-time delivery to meet Kuiper production rate requirements- Drive production planning and execution aligned with cross-functional priorities- Measure, Control and Improve capacity, quality, manufacturing rate/processes, and delivery KPIs at contract manufacturers- Lead technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing blockers and constraints- Balance development and engineering needs to minimize production impacts- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks- Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systemsA day in the lifeAs a Sr Operations Program Manager at Kuiper, you'll start your day reviewing upcoming deliveries, blockers and constraints, production metrics and WIP status across your assigned contract manufacturers. You'll participate in daily production meetings to address, update and escalate immediate issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams’ path-to-green to resolve shipments. Throughout the day, you'll analyze production performance data to identify bottlenecks, conduct deep-dive investigations into constraints, and work with suppliers to implement process improvements to ensure production current and future rates and deliveries are met and sustainable. You might spend time in technical reviews with engineering teams to evaluate new design requirements, impact analysis/trade-offs or travel to supplier sites for hands-on problem-solving and capacity planning. You'll regularly present performance updates to leadership, support Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBR’s and QBR’s), and collaborate with other program managers to optimize shared production resources. You’ll help develop more junior team members through mentoring and modeling of effective practices. The role requires a balance of tactical execution and strategic thinking to ensure both daily delivery and long-term manufacturing capability needs are met.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.The Enterprise Technology Team is seeking a Data Engineering Manager with technical breadth to own the design, planning, delivery, and operation of Kuiper's Data vending service. We are currently expanding our Data Engineering team and are looking for a proven technology manager with experience in people management, robust technical understanding and the drive and vision to take Kuiper Data Engineering to the next level. The ideal candidate has deep technical skills in Data engineering, science, insights and optimization; this toolkit allows them to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of Kuiper's data producer and consumer communities. You'll do this by implementing sustainable processes and standards; driving optimization opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and improve quality without impacting service availability. Your Data Engineering domain expertise and knowledge of scaling data services to meet the changing and challenging needs of your customers are essential to making a significant impact in this role. Key job responsibilities- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers.- Set team goals, performance metrics, and expectations.- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.- Recruit, onboard, and retain top talent.- Oversee the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and design solutions.- Align data solutions with Kuiper's architecture goals (cost, security, scalability).- Manage multiple data engineering projects across Kuiper Org.- Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.- Drive prioritization and trade-off decisions.- Communicate project progress and risks to leadership.- Provide technical guidance to the team on complex data challenges.- Evaluate new technologies and tools for data infrastructure.- Lead design and code reviews to maintain high quality standards.- Monitor and optimize data infrastructure and pipelines for performance and reliability.- Implement data governance, security, and privacy best practices.- Establish incident management protocols and ensure effective team response.- Work with business and product teams to understand data needs.- Influence decision-making through data-driven insights.- Communicate effectively with senior leadership on strategy, progress, and challenges.- Monitor and optimize the cost of data infrastructure and services.- Manage budget for tools, platforms, and services used by the team.A day in the lifeIn this role you’ll interface with cross-functional teams including operators, information security, third-party vendors, and multiple IT infrastructure teams. You’ll join a diverse team of systems engineers, software developers, network engineers, and warehouse management systems experts.Note : This position requires onsite work in Bellevue, Redmond, and Everett WA. This is not a remote position.About the teamKuiper Enterprise Technology provides the internal systems, networks, devices, Enterprise Applications and productivity services that power Project Kuiper. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people dedicated to Kuiper's mission can deliver their best.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of data engineering experience- 2+ years of processing data with a massively parallel technology (such as Redshift, Teradata, Netezza, Spark or Hadoop based big data solution) experience- 2+ years of relational database technology (such as Redshift, Oracle, MySQL or MS SQL) experience- 2+ years of developing and operating large-scale data structures for business intelligence analytics (using ETL/ELT processes) experience- Experience managing a data or BI team- Experience communicating to senior management and customers verbally and in writing- Experience leading and influencing the data or BI strategy of your team or organization- Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS- Strong proficiency in data engineering tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, ETL, data warehousing, distributed systems).- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) for building scalable data solutions.- Solid understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and designing large-scale data pipelines.- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deliver them on time.- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.This position will be responsible for assembling the mechanical/electrical components of the propulsion system for the satellite in a cleanroom and ESD control environment.- Support process work and review output for quality and adherence to standards and procedures- Participate in daily team meetings, end-of-shift reporting, and coordinating efforts to minimize production interruptions.- Support safety standards and operations protocol while ensuring team compliance.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.Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $33.50/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.A day in the lifeThe Technician will assemble the propulsion system and help to identify process improvements to improve build efficiency. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams on production hardware and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, start-up like environment and are able to apply their technical expertise and commitment to quality to positively impact team metrics and organization goals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or GED- 1+ years relevant aerospace/automotive manufacturing experience or or equivalent industry experience- 1+ years of hands on work experience with electro-mechanical assemblies, final integration and/or harness integration experience- 1+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment with flight hardware- 1+ years of hand on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, torque wrenches, etc..) ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Reliability Engineer to join the Hardware Reliability Engineering team within the satellite development organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in electronics manufacturing processes, hardware reliability concepts, and reliability test practices, with a focus on ensuring the functional reliability and performance of satellite hardware systems in the harsh environment of space. You will be responsible for driving the design-for-reliability best practices, conducting rigorous testing, and analyzing on-orbit data to enhance the robustness of Kuiper satellite hardware. You will play an important role across key dimensions of a product’s lifecycle: design trades, product development and release, manufacturing process qualification, supply chain reliability, environmental stress screens, and on-orbit fault and failure investigations. You will be a key member of a high-performance team responsible for delivering a reliable satellite constellation.Key job responsibilitiesReliability Analysis and Testing:- Develop and implement reliability test plans for satellite hardware components.- Perform stress screening, environmental testing, and drive failure analysis to ensure satellite hardware meets reliability and performance targets- Analyze designs and test results to identify potential failure modes and mitigations.Design and Development Support:- Collaborate with design engineers to implement design for reliability best practices.- Act as a key stakeholder in reviewing and approving designs for release.- Participate in design reviews and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential reliability issues.Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis:- Investigate manufacturing non-conformances and field hardware failures to determine root cause. Travel as needed to perform deep dives into supplier processes. - Develop and recommend corrective actions to address identified reliability issues. - Maintain detailed records of failure analysis and reliability assessments.Reliability Modeling and Simulation:- Utilize reliability modeling and simulation tools to predict hardware performance and lifespan.- Develop and maintain reliability prediction models and databases.Documentation and Reporting:- Prepare detailed reliability reports, test plans, and procedures. - Present findings and recommendations to engineering teams and management.- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements for satellite hardware reliability.Continuous Improvement:- Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in hardware reliability engineering.- Propose and implement process improvements to drive improvements in reliability across the program.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.- 2+ years of experience in hardware reliability engineering, preferably with a focus on satellite systems or space applications.- Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, methods, and tools.- Knowledge with environmental testing- Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods.- Familiarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies.- Self starting, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.- Team-player with clear and concise written and oral communication skills. ...

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.As a Senior Hardware Engineer, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced antenna systems. You will own or contribute to the following:· Design and optimization of different blocks of antennas system· Design the proof of concept systems and prototypes for the next generation of the antennas· Design of RF circuitry in collaboration with RF team· Design of automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test· Bring-up and test campaigns of the active antennas· Lead and review PCB layoutExport 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience- 7+ years of industrial experience especially board level analog/digital design- 1+ years of experience in high-speed digital design, multi-gigabit SERDES, signal and power integrity- 3+ years of experience in using schematic- 2+ years of experience using lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multi-meters- Experience with Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools ...

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.Key job responsibilities- Design and Implement Communications Components, Applications and Services - Partner with the Satellite, Networks and Security engineering teams- Design components, services, and relevant data modelsExport 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 lifeHave you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global communications service? This role is for a Software Development Engineer who will design, build, and maintain components and services of Project Kuiper's Customer Engagement Systems and interact with the core Kuiper Network. About the teamOur team owns developing the architecture, solutions & roadmap for managing the customer lifecycle for communications services; for example identity and account management, subscriber management services, user provisioning, billing and payments, customer and technical support tools, offer management tools, and customer metrics and analytics.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 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.Our team focuses on building enterprise and consumer grade Customer Terminals, for use by our customers to access internet through the Project Kuiper.We are looking for an embedded Software Development Engineer to own, design and develop Customer Terminal system software for Project Kuiper, using embedded Linux, and custom Silicon. Kuiper is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers.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.Key job responsibilitiesDevelop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Project Kuiper system.Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.Developing embedded software in assembly, C, C++, Rust or other languagesHave in-depth knowledge with real-time embedded software philosophies and practicesHave expertise with Linux and RTOSReview schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniquesFamiliarity with cryptography, threat modeling, and secure SDLC, TrustZone, bootloader.Develop embedded software in C, C++, Rust, or other modern languages.Write drivers for peripherals and interfaces such as I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, GPIO etc.Work closely with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.A day in the lifeYou will be on a team of embedded SDEs responsible for leading the design of embedded software used in the Project Kuiper customer terminal products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will help mentor a team of software engineers on best practices while you help guide software designs from requirements gathering through mass production.About the teamThe Kuiper Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Kuiper network. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux systems. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team ...

We are seeking a stellar Program Manager to join the Global Service Compliance (GSC) team supporting Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Amazon’s 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 looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.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.Key job responsibilitiesWorking closely with the accounting, business, legal, engineering, and other teams, you will develop out-of-this-world strategies for handling compliance obligations in creative, business-centric ways that allow Kuiper to move quickly. As a Program Manager for Kuiper GSC, you will support and contribute to research, writing, implementation, and review of policy, process, and procedure documentation. A primary focus will be the use, storage, and provision of geospatial data to demonstrate Kuiper’s compliance with its global communications service provider obligations. You possess strong communication skills and are able to present complex information clearly and concisely. You are comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and understand a broad range of analytics techniques and know how to use them to drive productive conversations, identify roadblocks, and routinely deliver results on time.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- 3+ years’ experience in geographic information systems and software development ...