Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.To deliver these complex solutions, as the Senior Technical Program Manager you will partner with peers across all Kuiper teams, including hardware, software, supply chain, manufacturing, launch, facilities, finance, compliance, and HR. 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. Candidate superpowers should include ownership, insist on high standards, stakeholder management, people development, innovation, creating clarity out of ambiguity, and enabling productive collaboration. Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior Technical Program Manager for the PMO Office you will - Own the satellite production roadmap that delivers the end-to-end solutions necessary to source, build, test and launch satellites at high rates. - Establish the linkage between production roadmap and annual goals & objectives, creating and owning tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and optimize these projects. - Represent the overall production roadmap in assessing technical trades related to innovation, speed, manufacturability, cost, stability and trust. - Understand dependencies between roadmap projects, synchronize milestones, identify constraints and dive deep where necessary to unblock and deliver the roadmap.- Create new tools and business processes that simplify, standardize and enable operational excellence across the entire production value stream.- Develop and own tooling to create operational rhythms for all of Kuiper Operations teams- Execute a strategic plan that defines how teams will deliver on forward-looking production plans. - Partner with business teams on scalable standardized approaches to meet their demand and enable growth. - Develop and manage the program level Production Ramp schedule (including Production, Supply Chain, PPF, Launch, Finance and Back Office Functions) to act as a single source for project timeline tracking and synchronization. - Drive the creation, documentation, and adoption of scalable, standardized, and highly visible processes across all supply chain, manufacturing and launch functions. - Drive executive communication cadence and deliver artifacts that provide insight into the activities, accomplishments, challenges and risks of operations. - Establish and own reporting mechanisms, business strategy documents, operating rhythms- Measure, analyze, improve, and control KPIs across all aspects of the operation. - Drive year over year optimization opportunities in all areas of operations, including manufacturing and sourcing.- Provide feedback/escalate systemic concerns to tech teams regarding approaches that are cost-inefficient or detrimental to scaling.- Create new tools and business processes that simplify, standardize and enable operational excellence across the entire production value stream.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 lifeThis role will be highly collaborative, requiring partnerships with cross-functional leaders to drive positive results. This role requires ability to advocate on behalf of our customers (internal and external) and an ability to push back without being adversarial.This person 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.The main responsibility of this role is to drive business review mechanisms that inspect the health and drive improvements for the business. This is end-to-end ownership, from designing these mechanisms, getting stakeholder to align and commit efforts and driving the rhythm of the business based on the outcomes of these reviews. About the teamThe problem statement that this team is trying to tackle is scaling the production of our satellite technology. The vision of OPM team is to enable success of end-to-end Kuiper operations team by proactively developing systems, processes, mechanisms, and tools that are required to detect issues, expose root cause, validate improvements, maintain controls, and drive operational rhythms. OCC is a force multiplier, identifying and accelerating the speed which operating teams achieve goals with fewer resources. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

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’re working on the future. If you are seeking an iterative, fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation, apply state-of-the-art technologies to solve challenging real world challenges, and provide visible benefit to end-users, this is your opportunity. Come work at Amazon!The Role:We're looking for a Mechanical Designer who combines superb 3D CAD capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right work done quickly and effectively. This person must have experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and producing top notch CAD designs. This person must be comfortable working with large databases with complex constraints.Key job responsibilities - Creation, iteration and management of CAD designs for large system databases - Manage the creation, checking, issuing and revisions of drawings for parts / assemblies - Manage CAD BOM through product lifecycle management system - Work with a team of engineers across multiple disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, structural, manufacturing, metrology, tooling, assembly, test) in the ideation and creation of system concepts - Engage with suppliers and vendors as needed for CAD definition of sourced components/systems - Work with procurement and sourcing in identification and review of manufacturing sources 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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related field OR equivalent experience - 3+ years CAD experience in complex mechanical / electro-mechanical assemblies/ machines/ structures/ systems using NX - 1+ years developing, manipulating, iterating and optimizing mechanical designs with complex interactions / constraints - 1+ years of interfacing with a range of engineering disciplines, and understanding the scope of those inputs and requirements ...

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. 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.Key job responsibilities- Design and implement automation solutions to streamline satellite contact setups and validation processes.- Develop monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure reliability and early fault detection.- Collaborate with other teams to align automation with Kuiper’s operational objectives.- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, continually enhancing the stability and performance of test processes.- Contribute to code quality and best practices, providing mentorship to junior engineers.A day in the lifeAs a Sr. SDE on the ZeroTouch GSG team, you’ll be instrumental in creating and refining the tools and systems that power this automated infrastructure. This role involves developing end-to-end automation for core testing processes, ensuring real-time health checks, and enabling continuous integration of new features across Kuiper environments. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to address challenging technical problems, optimize workflows, and drive improvements that reduce setup time, improve reliability, and support Kuiper’s long-term goals.About the teamThe ZeroTouch GSG team is central to Kuiper’s mission, automating and enhancing the way satellite-ground communications are tested and verified across a variety of environments. The team’s work enables seamless and consistent satellite testing, supporting everything from early development to full-scale operational testing in dynamic and complex venues. By designing scalable automation solutions, the ZeroTouch GSG team helps ensure that Kuiper’s satellite network meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.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 ...

This is a program for Active-Duty Military Members and Military Spouses through Hiring our Heroes (HoH) Corporate Fellowship. Must be an U.S. Military member with ~180 days of time in service remaining or an employment ready military spouse. Must be an approved candidate for Hiring our Heroes (HOH) 25-2.Completing this application will increase visibility of your candidacy for permanent placement at Amazon; however, is NOT a guarantee you will be screened or provided an offer.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 seeking talented Integration Technicians to lead development and production integration and test activities of the Kuiper satellite. Key job responsibilities- Functional and environmental testing, repair and troubleshooting of Kuiper phased array antenna PCBA's- Integration of the Kuiper satellite and various complex subassemblies in a cleanroom and ESD controlled environment- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, multimeters, optical inspection devices, micrometers and calipers- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions- Use computer software programs for controlling tests- Check and inspect your work after completion to ensure engineering and quality standards are met per the drawing and work instruction requirements- Collaborate with manufacturing and test engineers to develop and document activities, including continuous improvement opportunities- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, safe and effective work environmentThe starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $37.00/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.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.A day in the lifeThe Integration and Test Technician II will work closely with cross-functional engineering, test, quality and operations teams on both first-article hardware development and production hardware integration processes. This role mainly focuses on testing Kuiper Phased Array Antenna PCBA's in a production environment. This position requires skill and experience in a variety of areas, including mechanical assembly, avionics integration, electrical checkouts and environmental testing. In short, you will be responsible for a majority of the most critical tasks to build the Kuiper satellite, ensuring high quality, workmanship and safety standards are adhered to on a daily basis. BASIC QUALIFICATIONSMust be an U.S. Military member with ~180 days of time in service remaining or an employment ready military spouse. Must be an approved candidate for Hiring our Heroes (HOH) 25-2High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience1+ years' experience in electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation, preferably PCBA testing ...

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 seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equipment Mechanic specializing in Preventative Maintenance to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, as well as a passion for ensuring optimal equipment performance in production and development environments.Key job responsibilitiesSHIFT: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday Shift Times: 1700-03:30- Equipment Installation: Install industrial equipment and machinery with precision and adherence to specifications.- Equipment Bring-Up and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues during equipment setup and operation.- Preventative Maintenance: Conduct regular preventative maintenance to ensure long-term reliability and performance.- Machine Commissioning: Oversee commissioning processes and provide troubleshooting support as needed.- Facilities Workshop Maintenance: Manage and maintain the workshop to ensure it is fully operational and organized.- Custom Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation and commissioning of custom-built equipment.- Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with engineers to provide design feedback, assist with project execution, and support commissioning activities.- Production and Development Support: Provide mechanical support to production and development teams as required.What We’re Looking For- Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintaining industrial machinery.- Hands-on expertise in preventative maintenance and mechanical systems.- Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering and production.- A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. - Valid Driver’s license and able to satisfy Amazon driver eligibility criteria. - With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.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 $37/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 lifeThis position will work side by side with Engineering and Production teams to develop creative solutions and take this program from R&D, though design validation, into production then maintain equipment to support operations. About the teamThis is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with 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 your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.- At least 1 year working experience with installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining specialty industrial equipment in a manufacturing equipment.- With or without reasonable accommodations, must be willing and able to work with powered lift equipment – for example forklift or scissor lifts. ...

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 connectivityIn Project Kuiper Enterprise Engineering, we build the software, services, and infrastructure that enable our program to design and engineer the future of LEO Satellite based broadband services. We are an AWS-focused, builder-centric organization. We build with AWS technology to develop the best solution for our team to succeed. Our team succeeds when the entire Project Kuiper organization can scale as needed to be successful.Key job responsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities- As a Senior Network Development Engineer working in Kuiper Networking, you will have end to end ownership (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation) of our current and newly developing IP networks- Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks, driving them from concept to launch, and beyond- Define and influence strategy within and outside the team- Lead project teams to deliver impactful benefits to our customers- Work closely with our network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations- Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability- Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions- Hiring, mentoring and coaching engineers- Review and implement changes on the networkPhysical and Other Requirements:- Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.- Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.- The ability to sit in front of computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.- Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.Export Control RequirementDue to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.A day in the lifeAs a Network Development Engineer for Kuiper, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the systems that Kuiper's research, development, and design teams rely on to build out our product. You will coordinate with researchers and engineers to build and support the infrastructure they need. You will work with vendors to evaluate, purchase, deploy, and support mission-critical tools. You will customize and integrate third-party software to meet Amazon's needs. You will improve existing infrastructure to ensure it continues to meet Amazon's high bar for operational excellenceAbout the teamKuiper Enterprise Technology provides the internal systems, networks, devices, 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.Note : this position will require onsite work in Bellevue, WA. This is not a remote position.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience- Experience in IP networking technologies such as - BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, IPV6 network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures.- Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience. ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations 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 Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team is looking to scale ground locations globally. As a member of the Design and Construction Team, work with multiple internal and external stake holders across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that enables Kuiper to achieve its long-term mission. If you have an understanding of civil engineering, program management, permitting, and vendor and contract management, we would like to speak with you. This is a unique opportunity to join a program that will change the way Internet access is enabled for millions of people worldwide. Key job responsibilitiesAs a Technical Business Developer working on the Kuiper Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team you will be responsible for: - Writing, negotiating, and managing design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out- Communicating risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization- Managing a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings and building permit filings and approvals) - Managing a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing)- Driving continuous improvement for future site designs and construction as lessons are learned- Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time- Interacting with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders- Accustomed to a fast pace site deployment / launch environment experience ideal- Core operational responsibilities include ensuring consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity with respect to the project buildout- Highly developed oral and written communication/people skills Excellent organizational and time management skills- Able to travel as needed (up to 25%)A day in the lifeWe'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. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.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. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of professional experience with the design or build of ground infrastructure- 7+ years Proven project management, construction or engineering experience with a track record of managing both new builds and the enhancement of existing sites- 5+ years analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability - 5+ years experience with critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, backup generators, or automatic transfer switches ...

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.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 software systems that meet the mission criteria and requirements.Collaborate with your fellow team members to form a strong foundation for a software organization in Project Kuiper.Help on-board new team members.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 ...

An Integration and Automation Engineer in Project Kuiper - MAC Software Development team is responsible for (1) Integration of the the MAC sub-system with the control-plane, data-plane and radio subsystems of the satellite payload and ground systems, and (2) Test Automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.). The engineer will develop integration and test plans working closely with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams, and develop software in Python/C/C++/LabView for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.Ideal candidate will have integration and test automation experience one or more areas of cellular wireless communication, optical fiber communications, satellite communications switching and routing, industrial control systems, aerospace or instrumentation engineering. Strong scripting skills required in Python and experience with exposure to LabView or similar. Experience of using RF test equipment is desirable. Experience with developing SW C/C++ will be desirable. 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.Key job responsibilities- Software development in Python/LabView/C/C++/Rust- Integration and test plans development closely working with systems engineering, software engineering and hardware engineering and RF integration teams- Develop integration and test automation for driving the MAC-SW running on Kuiper payload HW and the RF instrumentation and test set ups (VSA, VNA, VSGs, Satellite Channel Emulators, anechoic chamber control etc.), for triggering system use cases, executing tests, collecting results and generating reports.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience- 2+ years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design ...

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 a technical leader, who has a demonstrated track record of building strong engineering teams and delivering complex solutions, to lead the Test Engineering team for the Satellite Avionics Bus. 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 responsibilities• Lead the vision and execution for test system development.• Work with key stakeholders across hardware and software development teams to define test strategy and requirements.• Define electrical component and subsystem test plans as needed to ensure robust electrical designs for space applications.• Lead the planning and execution of design verification test, qualification, reliability, and production test campaigns for avionics subsystems.• Hire, lead, and guide the various aspects of the test engineering team through test system architecture, equipment selection, PCB design, harness design, test system build and integration, and test system commissioning and delivery to customers.• Develop and manage processes, including test system design reviews, test plan reviews, test readiness reviews, and test results reviews.• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, RF engineering, mechanical engineering, software, reliability, manufacturing, program management, etc.A day in the lifeAs the Test Engineering Manager, you and your team will develop and deliver test systems for avionics subsystems for both development and production test. You will be responsible for development test campaigns, which include board level electrical design verification test, LRU qualification test, and reliability test. You will lead the definition and deployment of your test systems to production test, which include external and internal manufacturing test.About the teamOur team designs and delivers the test systems that enable qualifying and acceptance testing the hardware subsystems for the flight computer, power delivery, and RF systems on the satellite avionics bus. You and your team will lead design verification, qualification, and reliability testing of our avionics subsystems, and deliver test systems to development and production test workstreams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent.• 3+ years of managing an engineering team.• 7+ years designing and/or testing with SoCs, DRAMs, FPGAs, multi-gigabit interfaces, power converters, sensors, operational amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, high speed printed circuit boards, and harnessing.• Experience developing requirements, test plans, and test procedures for design verification, qualification, and/or manufacturing test.• Experience designing and delivering test systems to support design verification, qualification, reliability, and/or manufacturing testing. ...

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 the leader of Kuiper’s Silicon Test Engineering team, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design, and scale innovative semiconductor product manufacturing solutions. You will work closely with internal inter-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers to drive key aspects of reliability, quality and test system definition, design, and deployment. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.Key job responsibilities- Build and lead a silicon manufacturing team consisting of Digital, RF, and SERDES test experts. - Collaborate with silicon design and engineering partners to ensure that quality, reliability, and testability are properly considering during the design phase.- Specify bench and production test plans for chips, and review measurement results.- Drive interactions with suppliers such as foundries and OSATs to complete engineering programs for wafer test, final test, qualification, and burn-in.- Design and Implement test systems comprising test program, loadboards, probecards, etc.- Actively identify test related readiness issues, and optimizations throughout the product lifecycle and work towards expedient resolutions.- Define and implement best practices for hardware / software design cycles and revision control.- Own the optimization, standardization, and improvement of test methodologies to enhance operational efficiency in production, ensure product quality, and minimize cost.- Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent to build on our existing team of test engineering professionals.- Work with business and legal teams to write SoWs for supplier contracts, and negotiate supplier contracts.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/communications engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.- 7+ years in semiconductor RF or mixed-signal test engineering, preferably in high-volume consumer devices manufacturing.- 5+ years of operations team leadership experience in the semiconductor industry.- 3+ years of managing managers. ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations 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.We're seeking an experienced Principal Technical Program Manager to lead and drive strategic supply chain initiatives for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing and procurement across Project Kuiper's satellite constellation program. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling our PCB supply chain to support the production of thousands of satellites.Key job responsibilities• Develop and execute comprehensive PCB supply chain strategies to support high-volume satellite production while ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation• Lead strategic supplier selection, qualification, and relationship management for complex, high-reliability PCB manufacturing• Drive technical alignment between design teams, manufacturing partners, and quality engineering to optimize PCB manufacturability and yield• Establish and oversee sophisticated supply chain monitoring systems to ensure continuity of critical PCB components and materials• Create and manage contingency plans for supply chain disruptions, including multi-sourcing strategies and geographical risk diversification• Partner with systems engineering and hardware teams to influence PCB design decisions that impact supply chain resilience• Lead cross-functional programs to qualify new PCB technologies and manufacturing processesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of technical product or program management experience- 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Deep technical understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements for space-grade electronics ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than three thousand 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 Role:The Customer Terminals team is responsible for all software that runs on the terminal devices installed at Kuiper end customer's locations (homes, businesses, etc.). As a Senior Technical Program Manager (Sr. TPM) in this team, you will own multiple business critical programs that span different teams and disciplines, bring alignment across the organization, drive key decisions and tradeoffs, help unblock risks and ensure high quality and on-time 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.Key job responsibilities- Partner with engineering teams on critical features for customer-facing devices.- Oversee scoping and funding of technical resources required to deliver the technical design across teams.- Drive implementation of technical tasks, monitoring key dependencies and reporting risks/issues/blockers.- Influence technical direction across Kuiper business and engineering teams.- Set a comprehensive program portfolio to deliver multi-year vision of technical innovation.- Engage with Principal Engineers, Engineering-Managers and PMTs to reach decisions on hotly debated technical topics.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience ...

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 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.You will design, craft, and deploy reliable embedded software for large quantity of consumer electronic products. 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 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.Key job responsibilities· Develop 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 languages· Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices· Have expertise with Linux and RTOS· Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniques.A day in the lifeAs part of our Kuiper Customer Terminal Software Team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Project Kuiper products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment. You need to be flexible and responsive to changing priority issues. 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 system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers.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 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 ...

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 SW Engineer for antenna systems, you will collaborate with systems architects, HW engineering design teams & FW/SW design teams to bring up and test systems combining FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions and will help to build advanced tools for the following: - Characterizing subsystems and systems related to antennas - Complex data storage - HW test automation- FW design and implementation - Application development - Design automation for 2D and 3D structures - Develop bring up tools and scripts for phased array systemsExport 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- 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 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:Be part of Project Kuiper’s sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.In this role you will:• As the implementation lead you will set up the flow for both logic and physical synthesis flow for various technology nodes.• Work with the ASIC design and DFT teams to understand the design and create timing constraints.• Check the RTL design for clean synthesis run, perform STA and LEC on netlist.• Work with RFIC teams to make sure the top level integration of analog blocks are done properly and correct by construction, including formal connectivity checks.• Work with P&R teams to ensure a smooth hand off of netlists, ensure the timely execution of the P&R responsibilities by that team.• Participate in flow reviews of all the blocks with the P&R team to ensure that they achieve the best PPA for all blocks.• Lead the timing sign-off for the post P&R database.• Ensure that the chip meets the required DFM criteria by verifying the IR/EM results. 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 / Communications Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.• 7+ years of experience in ASIC implementation, i.e., synthesis, STA and working with P&R for deep sub-micron nodes, preferably 16nm or smaller.• Experience leading or solely developing the methodology and scripts for physical synthesis.• Proven track record in taping out chips that have gone in to high volume production.• Familiar with implementing chips that have multiple power islands and power gating. ...

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 Project Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager with experience in ASIC/SOC development, from architecture to pre-production stages, project management, and program management. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to develop ASIC/SOCs solutions that will go into Satellites and Ground equipment/terminals. Join us and make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will: - Collaborate with engineering leaders (ASIC/SOC leads) to create project execution plans for ASIC/SOC development considering all criteria to design products the meet the power/performance and functional specs for all use conditions. - Work with ASIC, communication system, EE, and software teams to define ASIC bring-up readiness and test plans. - Work with product/program management lead to ensure that ASIC/SOC development meets schedule, cost, and quality requirements. - Drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-off recommendations, understand the technical challenges, enable solutions, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues. - Collaborate with architecture, hardware, software, firmware, packaging and PCB teams on ensuring cross-functional deliverables are identified and tracked. - Work with external IP, Fabs, OSAT silicon services and partners to complete the execution of projects in time. 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 lifeYou must be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, SOC/IP design 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. In addition, the candidate needs to drive ASIC bring-up readiness (HW/SW) and ASIC bring-up plan. Lastly, the candidate should have the experience of working through the various design phases of Silicon development from architecture definition, RTL design, Verification, IP design, Physical design, silicon bring up, test, characterization, quality, reliability and post silicon management. About the teamBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 4+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work in the development of a global broadband satellite communication system and make a difference in bridging the digital divide.The Lead, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs – Government Services develops and aligns licensing strategies with business and service availability priorities, manages complex regulatory projects dealing with satellite and spectrum regulations, and identifies potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services for our government customers throughout countries around the world. The candidate will work with engineering, business, legal, and policy professionals to execute licensing strategies, identify and support business opportunities, and maintain liaison with national, regional and international telecommunications organizations. He/she will shape regulations affecting non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) communications systems, the access to and use of Ka-band band and other frequencies for satellite services, and other relevant regulations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.The ideal candidate will have experience obtaining licenses for satellite systems, to include earth stations / gateway stations, user equipment, spectrum occupancy, and the provision of services to support the requirements of government customers. Additionally, he/she will be familiar with regulatory agencies and frameworks, and be able to assess and, if necessary, improve regulatory frameworks in order to optimize Kuiper services for government customers. The Lead, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs – Government Services will be responsible for educating regulators on satellite and spectrum regulations, telecommunications services, and other issues involved with deploying a global satellite broadband constellation. He/she will engage cross-functionally and collaborate with members of the International Regulatory team to advance objectives at the national, regional and international levels.Key job responsibilities• Develop and execute on the licensing strategies in countries throughout the world to support the requirements of government customers, in alignment with Kuiper technical, business, and customer objectives, and develop the corresponding budget projections for licensing, regulatory, spectrum and other fees.• Secure and maintain the necessary licenses to enable Kuiper services to support the requirements of government customers, and ensure compliance with national regulations, deadlines, and regulatory/fee requirements.• Enhance the customer experience by shaping national and regional policies and regulations affecting NGSO systems, the use of the 20/30 GHz band, and space safety, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.• Engage in national and regional telecommunications organizations, while maintaining liaison with regulators, relevant industry actors and trade associations in multiple countries.• Identify potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services to support the requirements of government customers, and identify strategies to mitigate those risks.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 lifeIn this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing on the licensing strategy for Kuiper to support the requirements of government customers throughout the world. In addition, you will shape national, regional and international regulations affecting NGSO communications systems, the access to and use of Ka-band band and other frequencies for satellite services, and other relevant regulations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. You will enable and protect Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum at home and abroad, defining and leading the regulatory agenda to allow Kuiper service. You will collaborate with trade associations, government agencies, multilateral organizations, and other operators to shape rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers, and work in close collaboration with Kuiper business, technical and operations teams to optimize for spectrum sharing and customer experience, as well as with Amazon’s Public Policy, Public Relations and Legal teams to enhance the overall regulatory strategy in priority countries. You will work closely with other regulatory country leads, Technical Program Managers (TPMs), and Kuiper teams to ensure alignment on a country and regional basis, anticipating bottlenecks, and communicating risks clearly to leaders. You will also escalate effectively, remove blockers, and will deliver results across the world.You will report to the Head, Licensing & International Regulatory Affairs and work in close collaboration with other leaders and team members within the Regulatory team and across Kuiper to ensure timely service delivery at scale.About the teamThe Regulatory team enables and protects Kuiper’s use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits worldwide, defining and leading the Project Kuiper regulatory agenda to benefit our customers. We operate globally, engaging with the ITU, regional/sub-regional regulatory organizations, regulatory authorities, and governments. We obtain the required ITU filings and licenses for Kuiper operations, coordinate spectrum, coordinate spectrum use with other satellite and terrestrial operators, and shape/promote space safety and sustainability. We are responsible for licensing of Kuiper facilities and services, and advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers at the national, regional and ITU levels, working with governments, trade associations, and operators. This team works with the design, operational, and business teams to promote alignment between business objectives, the Kuiper Program of Record, and regulatory requirements and delivery, and we partner with the Legal, Public Policy and Public Relations teams to execute the regulatory strategy.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., telecommunications). • 5+ years securing licenses for the provision of telecommunications services and ensuring regulatory compliance, shaping national, regional and international regulations for the provision of communications services, and spectrum management in support of government customers.2+ years experience with licensing of satellite and/or telecommunications networks and services, and knowledge of NGSO communications systems. ...