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.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.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 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're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production development.As the Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the production process development, introduction, improvement, & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product, solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultra-high-performing optical, electrical, and mechatronic module to space. You will serve as a key lynchpin connection design/development, factory operations, quality engineering, program management, and more as you drive the manufacturing processes, we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the system and sub-assembly and our associated production test systems & tooling. You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation.Key job responsibilities- Conceptualize, design, develop, and improve production processes (assembly, integration, test processes) through collaboration/leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers.- Serve as primary technical interface to development team, participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews, key technical escalations, and new product development activities.- Support operations team directly by being a high solving power engineer, capable of bringing multiple diverging technical perspectives together in high pressure escalation moments such as quality containments.- Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design, procurement, install, and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.A day in the life- 25% - On the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.- 25% - Independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.- 40% - Meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.- 10% - Mentorship settings with other engineers on the team, performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets, while ensuring common team execution to your technical visionAbout the teamThe Optical Inter-Satellite Link Production team is a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for all aspects of production of the key modules enabling satellite-to-satellite communication. The Manufacturing Engineering Team is the technical arm of this organization, with 20+ engineers from all disciplines collaborating on all aspects of technical development & execution in production. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the technical leader of a team of 4-6 manufacturing engineers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Degree in one of the following areas OR related field OR equivalent work experience:- - Mechanical Engineering- - Optical Engineering- - Electrical Engineering- - Physics- - Optics/Optical Sciences- Demonstrated experience with Opto-mechanical systems, including optical bonding, fiber optic assembly, laser systems fabrication, optical metrology, and mechatronic systems- Familiarity with Low-Rate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles- Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, or related technologies/processes ...

Are you passionate about working on cloud-services that help millions of customers worldwide get connected to the internet? Project Kuiper is Amazon's initiative to launch a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites that will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband to underserved communities worldwide. This role is on the Customer Device Services team that enables device management and monitoring for end-customers. This is a unique chance to be developing new services that impact millions of customers worldwide.This role is for a Software Engineer tasked with designing, implementing, and operating globally available distributed systems. You'll build systems using the latest AWS cloud technologies, leveraging best-in-industry software engineering practices.Key job responsibilities· Design and implement globally available distributed cloud architectures.· Partner with device software, satellite, networking, and security engineering teams.· Evangelize engineering excellence best practices and mentor junior engineers.Key job responsibilities* Design and Implement Telecom Components, Applications and Services* Partner with the E-commerce, 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 telecom service? This role is for a Software Development Engineer who will design, build, and maintain components and services of Project Kuiper's Customer Devices Services and interact with the core Kuiper Network.Key job responsibilitiesBASIC 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 ...

We are looking for DevOps engineers with experience in supporting mission-critical applications, who are excited about building solutions that enhance automation, stability, and release processes across multiple systems. You will work closely with engineering teams to identify and address common issues, drive solutions, and improve overall release quality and reliability. This role requires hands-on engagement, troubleshooting, and automation development to support Kuiper’s Payload organization. You will work within the ANCHOR team, managing release processes and automation to maintain a seamless and efficient pipeline. The team operates an on-call support rotation, and you will be responsible for maintaining release quality and pipeline health. Your work will directly impact Kuiper’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable releases efficiently.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- Identify and solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies, and automation gaps across systems.- Analyze and troubleshoot high-complexity release processes, driving solutions for root cause analysis.- Create, implement, and maintain automated solutions that improve the reliability and efficiency of release processes.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release standards, ensure consistency across LRUs, and provide clear documentation of processes and release notes.- Provide on-call support for release pipeline stability, responding to and resolving issues as needed.- Develop metrics and reporting tools to improve transparency, release tracking, and operational visibility.- Support the implementation of standardized release mechanisms, including versioning, rollback procedures, and on-demand build creation.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will start the day by reviewing pipeline health, monitoring release metrics, and identifying any potential issues. You will collaborate with LRU teams to ensure consistency in testing and release standards, address any automation or infrastructure needs, and track release readiness. As you work with cross-functional teams, you will document findings, improve release processes, and implement solutions that stabilize and automate workflows. You will engage with on-call responsibilities as needed, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve automation to enhance overall release quality and reliability.About the teamThe ANCHOR team (Automated Navigation and Control of Releases) is focused on streamlining and standardizing the release process for Kuiper’s Payload organization. This team manages releases for all Payload LRUs, ensuring consistent release quality, pipeline health, and process efficiency. The team’s charter includes creating release automation, documenting changes, tracking versioned releases, and supporting the transition to a Mono-Repo structure as a long-term strategy. ANCHOR operates autonomously, focused on improving time-to-release, automation reliability, and release transparency.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust- Experience with Linux/Unix- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes ...

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're looking for a Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer to Lead Optical Head Assembly production development.As the lead Manufacturing Engineer for a Line Replaceable unit at Project Kuiper, you will be directly responsible for the production process development, introduction, improvement, & maintenance of a key module on our next generation spacecraft. You’ll be the leading technical voice for a team of manufacturing engineers working on the product, solving challenging technical problems associated with delivering an ultra-high-performing optical, electrical, and mechatronic module to space. You will serve as a key lynchpin connection design/development, factory operations, quality engineering, program management, and more as you drive the manufacturing processes, we use from initial production introduction to full rate production. You will leverage your expertise in optical systems design to partner with development on the design of future iterations of the Optical Head Assembly and our associated production test systems & tooling. You’ll solve complex industrial challenges associated with balancing production velocity, exceptional quality, and cost competitive production concepts while ensuring smooth technical execution of current production operations. You’ll be a key animating force in the increase in production capacity through vision & execution of capital investment for production scaling & automation.Key job responsibilities- Conceptualize, design, develop, and improve production processes (assembly, integration, test processes) through collaboration/leadership of a team of manufacturing engineers.- Serve as primary technical interface to development team for Optical Head Assembly, participating as the lead technical voice from the factory in Design Reviews, key technical escalations, and new product development activities.- Support operations team directly by being a high solving power engineer, capable of bringing multiple diverging technical perspectives together in high pressure escalation moments such as quality containments.- Own the capacity increase roadmap for production including defining the relevant capital equipment required for rate increase and helping to lead the design, procurement, install, and qualification of new rate enabling equipment.A day in the life- 25% - On the shop floor, working with production teams to implement new processes, review & solve key technical blockers in production, performing production development testing, etc.- 25% - Independent development work such as deep diving on available data sets to identify and implement key production improvement actions, acting on quality escapes by developing and implementing new quality control measures, developing & executing to existing roadmaps for capacity increase, process simplification, etc.- 40% - Meeting settings, collaborating with others on topics such as new design introductions, production process change management, production solution finding reviews, etc.- 10% - Mentorship settings with other engineers on the team, performing collaborative work & coaching to develop the team members skillsets, while ensuring common team execution to your technical visionAbout the teamThe Optical Inter-Satellite Link Production team is a multi-disciplinary organization responsible for all aspects of production of the key modules enabling satellite-to-satellite communication. The Manufacturing Engineering Team is the technical arm of this organization, with 20+ engineers from all disciplines collaborating on all aspects of technical development & execution in production. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the technical leader of a team of 4-6 manufacturing engineers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures- Degree in one of the following areas OR related field OR equivalent work experience:- - Mechanical Engineering- - Optical Engineering- - Electrical Engineering- - Physics- - Optics/Optical Sciences- Demonstrated experience with Opto-mechanical systems, including optical bonding, fiber optic assembly, laser systems fabrication, optical metrology, and mechatronic systems- Exposure to Space Flight Hardware Production- Familiarity with Low-Rate Manufacturing Environments & New Product Introduction- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices & principles- Experience with Root Cause Analysis Techniques such as Fishbone, Fault Tree, DMAIC, or related technologies/processes ...

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. CICD Team at Kuiper: Hardware in the Loop Testing Infrastructure using IOTThe CICD team at Kuiper is responsible for building and developing a central test infrastructure service that supports Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.Responsibilities:1. System Design & Backend Services:- Architect and develop backend services to support HIL testing.- Implement scalable and flexible solutions for distributed systems and software deployment.2. Container Management & AWS Infrastructure:- Manage Docker containers to deploy services both locally and in the cloud.- Work with a variety of AWS services, including: DynamoDB, IAM roles & permission management,Lambdas,EC2 instances,CloudWatch, MQTT,API Gateways3. Support for Internal Teams:- Provide internal teams with both Local and Cloud-based service instances to execute Pytest and report results via a UI.4. Collaborative Development:- Participate in all phases of software development, from design to implementation.- Work with embedded software teams to ensure smooth integration with low-level systems.5. Required Skills:- Programming Languages: Proficiency in at least one language (Python, GoLang).- AWS Infrastructure Expertise: Advanced knowledge of the AWS stack (as listed above).- Problem Solving: Ability to navigate high levels of ambiguity, design flexible solutions, and deliver results.5. Desired Traits:- Collaborative: Able to work effectively in an open, cross-functional environment.- Scalable System Design: Experience architecting solutions that can scale and handle complex use cases (particularly in satellite software distribution).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- Software architecture and design - Understanding of AWS stack - IAM, Lambdas, cloud watch, api gateways, S3 storage- Understanding of build systems- Understanding of pipelines and CDK- Monitoring and operational excellence for production services- Security mindsetBASIC 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 ...

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 an experienced Hardware Development Engineer with a focus in Harness Engineering to join our Mechanical Engineering team. Key job responsibilities- Harnessing design for satellite system requiring interfacing across mechanical, electrical and payload design owners, trading various configurations to identify best overall solution for reliability, manufacturability, test, integration, and cost.- Support make vs buy decisions, design reviews, and implement manufacturing and integration plans optimized for high rate production.- Engage various component suppliers and Harnessing manufacturing vendors for component & assembly level qualification.- Design/develop specifications and produce/procure power/data harnesses which meets electrical design requirements including current rating, targeted power loss, shielding, grounding and EMI/EMC.- Define and perform/oversee harness qualification and acceptance tests for launch environments and operation through mission life, including test fixture fabrication for prototype evaluations, and deliver all development and flight hardware per vehicle schedules- Create 3D CAD routings, 2D manufacturing drawings, schematics, and assembly installation drawings.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 lifeAs a Hardware Design Engineer focused on Harness design, you will be working closely with all hardware sub-system and support teams on a daily basis. You will be asked to utilize first principles thinking to help troubleshoot electrical and integration issues that relate to harnessing. You will work to innovate on behalf of our customers and solve complex problems with novel hardware design. You will play an integral part in requirements gathering for harness product development and will have opportunities to influence other engineering teams to develop the best product to delight our customers.About the teamOn the Harnessing Team, each member has the freedom to explore new ideas and explore their feasibility. Collaboration is critical to success and is always a high priority both within the team, as well as when working with other teams. While you are an individual contributor, it is still expected that each member takes ownership when needed. No job/task is beneath any member.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS in mechanical, or electrical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.- 3+ years of experience in the design, development, test, qualification and acceptance tests, workmanship criteria and integration of spacecraft harnessing.- 3+ years of experience with CAD routing tools- 1+ years of experience in selection and qualification of components - connectors, backshells, wire, fiber, contacts, splices, solder, shielding, and coax products.- 1+ years of experience in the selection of wiring based on current de-rating, voltage drop analysis, shielding effectiveness, temperature, environment, outgassing and mechanical strength. ...

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 ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband internet connectivity to un-served and under-served communities around the world. In this role, you will be bringing that vision to life by architecting; developing and testing the embedded security systems software that provides the secured communications between the satellites to customer-terminals and the ground-based internet gateways.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 responsibilitiesIn this role, you will drive the design, development, and operation of a variety of key embedded security capabilities for each satellite throughout its lifetime – from launch to de-orbit.Develop software to do cryptographic operations for secure boot and communications.Own unique embedded software functions through design, implementation (in RUST, C, C++ or other), test, and integration in an embedded Linux or real-time operating system (RTOS) environment.Work closely with hardware teams to support board design, bring-up, and verification, as well as integration and test.Follow best practices in high reliability embedded software development to ensure high levels of satellite security and reliability.Work on the Satellite Communication Systems Payload.A day in the lifeCome work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!About the teamOur team tackles many critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for an outstanding software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.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 ...

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. ...

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 bring that vision to life by leading a team responsible for software required for satellite ground operations equipment and manage our test satellites infrastructure.In this role, you will manage a team of software engineers responsible for Satellite ground equipment applications and system devs responsible for ground venues such as test satellites and test equipment. Our mission is to ensure the software required for satellites and ground equipment is built, deployed and tracked continuously for reliability and consistency. Our focuses are on reliability, accessibility, and autonomy.Key job responsibilitiesDefine and drive the multi-year vision for the team.Oversee resource allocation to ensure appropriate business and staff development goals are met.Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmapHire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.Key job responsibilities- Define and drive the multi-year vision for the team.- Oversee resource allocation to ensure appropriate business and staff development goals are met.- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.- Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.- Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmap- Hire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.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 teamProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience- 5+ years of engineering team management experience- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience partnering with product or program management 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.We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help lead the development, definition and testing of hardware, processes and line layouts for various subsystem and satellite assembly builds. This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Kuiper hardware builds. The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting development cycles of space hardware through development, QTP (qualification test procedures), and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures).Key job responsibilitiesWork hoursSunday-Wed 5:00pm - 3:30am- Write work instructions, troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns, including hands-on work.- Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures- Design and run experiments/test articles to support process development for various subsystems.- Assist with developing manufacturing processes for automated quality SPC.- Work with engineering and technician teams to plan line layouts for Assembly, Integration & Test to intended throughput capacities.- Specify, design and help procure various assembly equipment, tools and systems to meet program development requirements - Interface with facilities personnel on site development and utility requirements definition. - AIT takt time & cost optimization planning- Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release- Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.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- 4+ years of working in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience- 1+ year experience with integrating, testing and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems- 1+ year experience with Computer Aided Design tools such as Solidworks or NX/Unigraphics ...

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 role includes direct responsibility for program management of planning, manufacturing, integration, and test of production value stream. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software as well as some appreciation for complex applications and manufacturing systems. Candidate superpowers should include bias for action, ownership, insist on high standards, stakeholder management, innovation, creating clarity out of ambiguity, and enabling productive collaboration across different organization. *** 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 Senior Technical Program Manager, you will * Own the production roadmap for production value streams that delivers the end-to-end solutions necessary to source, build, test and integrate satellites. * Establish the linkage between production roadmap and annual goals & objectives, creating and owning tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and optimize these value streams. * Drive daily execution working across supply chain, planning, fullfillment and production teams. * Represent the overall production roadmap in assessing technical trades related to innovation, speed, manufacturability, cost, stability and trust.* Translate strategic goals into actionable plans for specific projects and operations.* 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 operational rhythms for all of production operations teams* Identify potential risks in manufacturing processes and develop mitigation strategies and recovery plans. * Execute a strategic plan that defines how teams will deliver on forward looking production plans.* Support the development and execution of Production Rate Ramp roadmaps. * Partner with business teams on scalable, standardized approaches to meet their demand and enable growth. * 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 to senior leadership. * Measure, analyze, improve, and control KPIs across all aspects of the operation.* Work with software and analytics teams to develop reporting tools and applications that support, operating rhythms* Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.* Support implementation training on new processes or improvements identified through PDCA cycles* 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.* Advices production directors and sr. managers on technology and execution decisions. * Unblocks production teams and increases the speed of delivery. Negotiates resources and priorities across different technology stakeholders. * Create new tools and business processes that simplify, standardize and enable operational excellence across the entire production value stream.* Ensure effective communication of changes and improvements across the organization.* Perform internal audits to assess adherence to procedures, systems and standards. A day in the lifeThis role will be highly collaborative, requiring partnerships with cross-functional production stakeholders to drive positive results. This role requires the ability to advocate on behalf of our customers (internal and external) and an ability to push back without being adversarial.This role will be supporting production of satellite operations across our facilities in Redmond and Kirkland, WA. A typical day for this role will be working directly with production teams and value stream owners on plan execution and check process adherence. Throughout the day, an Sr. Operations TPM for satellite manufacturing must balance strategic planning with hands-on oversight of project execution. Communication skills are crucial, as they interact with various stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and internal teams. The role requires strong leadership to motivate and coordinate teams towards achieving project goals while maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and adherence to timelines.Overall, the role demands strategic thinking, effective leadership, and meticulous oversight to drive satellite manufacturing projects forward successfully. This role 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.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. 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 planning, manufacturing, integration, and test of production value stream. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with integrated hardware and software as well as some appreciation for complex applications and manufacturing systems. Candidate superpowers should include bias for action, ownership, insist on high standards, stakeholder management, innovation, creating clarity out of ambiguity, and enabling productive collaboration across different organization. *** 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- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams 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- 3+ Years working directly in high paced manufacturing or production environments. ...

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.Kuiper is looking for an experienced Principal, Global Trade Compliance Strategy to drive compliance solutions and strategic projects in support of Kuiper's expanding global businesses. As a compliance leader in a fast-paced environment, you can expect to leverage your import/export and regulatory knowledge to translate complex issues into opportunities. Alongside our growing team, you will use a combination of subject matter expertise and business acumen to think outside the box and influence direction. You can expect to make an impact by executing core functions such as; working across subject matter experts to identify compliance requirements, recommending and implementing control mechanisms to mitigate risk, and diving deep into program specific requirements to define compliance solutions. You will successfully balance moving fast to unblock short-term issues with our long-term needs from a compliance, strategic and financial perspective. This role includes interacting with and influencing a variety of internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Public Policy and other partners. Export Control Requirements: 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 - Operate as focal leader for compliance related readiness for Kuiper global trade expansions, emerging programs and strategic initiatives - Proactively identify compliance requirements, risks and manage mitigations by establishing policies, processes, and mechanisms - Work cross-functionally to help achieve execution against regulatory requirements and internal policies - Deep dive complex regulator topics including customs valuation, duty mitigation, various supply chain models and complex trade barriers (product compliance, licenses, encryption and certification) - Drive compliance program integration with Kuiper business teams and supply chain - Develop and oversee change management and nearly continuous process improvement - including input to audit and oversight mechanisms - Educate leadership on the appropriate execution of compliance requirements 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 - Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution - 10+ years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance along with an understanding of complex trade topics including valuation, duty mitigation, classification - 10+ years of experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling product compliance, imports and/or exports for non-US jurisdictions ...

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 Systems Engineer, this role is primarily responsible for the design, development and integration of Ka band and S/C band communication payload and customer terminal systems. The Role will be a part of the team defining the overall communication system and architecture of Project Kuiper’s broadband wireless network. This is a unique opportunity to innovate and define novel wireless technology with few legacy constraints. The team develops and designs the communication system of Kuiper and validates its overall system level performance within key metrics such as throughput, latency, system availability, packet loss etc.This role in particular will be responsible for leading the software architecture design and implementation of the modem firmware. This role will also play a critical role in the design, integration and verification of various HW and SW sub-systems as a part of system integration and link bring-up and verification.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 responsibilitiesDesign the embedded software architecture operating the Physical Layer (L1) Modem across multiple nodes within the Kuiper networkDevelop embedded software in C or C++ running in Linux and RTOS.Work with ASIC development teams to build ultra-reliable and efficient embedded software stacks to be integrated into Kuiper modem software.Work with L2 MAC software teams to design and implement reliable interfaces and inter-process communications between the L1 and L2 software stacks.Work with software teams to design and implement interfaces for L1 modem software administration, management, and telemetry.Provide specifications and work with implementation teams on the development of embedded L1/L2 SW architectures.Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop advanced solutions for time, frequency and spatial acquisition/tracking in LEO systems, particularly under large uncertainties. Work with development teams on system integration and debugging from PHY to network layer, including interfacing with flight computer and SDN control subsystems.Willing to work in fast-paced environment and take ownership that goes from algorithm specification, to HW/SW architecture definition, to proof-of-concept development, to testbed bring-up, to integration into the Kuiper system.Ability to adapt design and test activities based on current HW/SW capabilities delivered by the development teams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience5+ years professional experience working in mission critical software embedded systems.Emphasis or work experience in broadband wireless or wireline communication embedded systems.Experience in HW/SW co-design to achieve power/area efficient solutions to be integrated into heterogeneous/distributed computing architectures consisting of SoCs, FPGAs and general-purpose processors. Understating of modem L1/L2 algorithms and architectures.Broad spectrum of knowledge to be able to understand end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer all the way up to application end-point.Experience with software defined radios (SDRs) and embedded programming in C/C++ and VHDL/Verilog is a plus. ...

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 success of Kuiper depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.Key job responsibilities- Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations - Assemble and test with emphasis to detail, an assortment of avionic LRUs, electrical-mechanical assemblies, handle and install fiber-optics, and PCBAs- Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated- Supports some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems- Identify equipment requirements, process improvements, maintain floor stock inventory- You will independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables- Execute test procedures for component and system level testing maintenance- Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients (Using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc)- Your work may include contributing to improving SOPs and safety proceduresAdditional Requirements:- Willing to work all shifts (days, evenings, staggered shifts) overtime and weekends as needed. Shift will vary, depending on program needs- Flexible working/commuting in between site locations- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position- Able to lift-up to 25lbs. unassistedExport 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 lifeWe are a group of Technicians with well over 20+ years of diverse skills and experience. Each team member brings in willingness to train and positive team energy. Some tasks you may be an individual contributor, but may also work in a group environment to achieve organizational goals. This group of Technicians thrived in success by working as a team. We are currently in research and development but moving towards production environment.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience- 3+ years relevant high traceability manufacturing experience (Aerospace, Medical or related field)- 2+ years of hands-on work experience Electrical-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration and/or Harness Integration experience- 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced production environment - 1+ years of hands-on experience with precision torque, measurement and inspection devices (i.e., automated and manual torque wrenches, torque drivers, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters), as well as standard hand tools ...

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 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 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 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 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 ...

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.Key job responsibilities- Setup 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers- Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.- Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements- Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.- Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.- Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)- Experience proving out first article NC programsExport 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 lifeThe CNC Machinist will work closely with programmers, engineers and machining shop management to outline, develop and optimize new machining and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in setting up and machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams. About the teamThe Kuiper machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.Here 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.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers)- 1+ year of experience with GD&T - 1+ year of experience machining tight tolerance, high value components ...