Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.As a Full Stack Software Development Engineer you will own the development, implementation, and test of the operational tooling built to execute the Kuiper mission. You will work with engineering teams across ground and space systems to understand how the system functions and deliver an integrated solution to prepare for and execute the mission. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on creating performant applications and systems and driving operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.You will build and maintain the frontend tooling system used across Kuiper to support activities like launch and on-orbit demonstration, operational rehearsals, constellation automation, as well as numerous other critical mission functions.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong organizational skills, able to work independently, juggle multiple tasks at once, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have deep knowledge of software engineering practices, be comfortable with front end applications, understand how software and hardware systems interact, and can drive design and implementation of operational execution of objectives in complex systems. Familiarity with space systems is desired, but not 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.About the teamThe Kuiper Ground Control Console team owns the operational tooling systems used across Project Kuiper to support all aspects of the mission, both on the ground and in orbit. We prioritize building systems that are scalable, reliable, adaptable and performant in order to provide our customers with tools and support that they have come to rely on for the mission's ongoing success.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- Experience with full stack software development ...

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 MAC Software Integration and Test Engineer, you will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team to support software development environments and automated test systems. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.As a member of the MAC software team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of MAC software components as well as their integration with hardware and broader system software. You will support triage, debugging, and troubleshooting efforts of system level integration teams. This will include evaluation of bugs on system level testbeds, recreation of bugs on unit level testbeds, coordinating with MAC team developers, and verifying bug resolution prior to release of fixes back to system level teams.Responsibilities· Working within a project team and taking responsibility for a high bandwidth, low earth orbit communications satellite constellation software.· Deep-dives into component and subsystem designs to document expectations, evaluate tests, remedy test failures, and provide quick feedback to improve performance.· Collaborating with diverse technical teams such as software, mechanical, modem, and compliance teams to devise testbed configurations, define test criteria, review and refine system level specifications, and provide feedback on feature implementations. · Integrating the unit level and end-to-end RF communications system hardware and software.· Defining test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing of integrated hardware/software devices.· Supporting on-orbit payload verification and testing.· Analyzing and mitigating potential software/resource conflicts across system devices.· Implement, validate, and optimize RF lab set-ups composed of antennae, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment. Analyzing RF link budget / line-up for test set-ups and for the deployed systems.· Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.· Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.· Interpreting test results, troubleshooting issues, performing root-cause analysis for any test failures.· Documenting test results, test coverage, and other KPI metrics. Communicating status and issues effectively with developers and managers.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- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 4+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, or 5+ years of RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience.- 5+ years of experience in RF hardware, network hardware, software integration, or software V&V.- Familiarity with Linux, software test automation, and CI/CD concepts ...

Project 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.Key job responsibilities - Contribute to the design and analysis of distributed software systems. - Contribute to the overall design of the Kuiper command and control system. - Developing cloud native software systems in Java, Rust or Python. - Utilize AWS and other services to build highly available and performant services.- Be part of the 24x7 operational rotation to support satellite operations.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 will be building the infrastructure and services required to reliably process and downlink telemetry from the constellation of satellites. Telemetry is a critical component of all missions phases and key to safely operating the constellation. You will design services with a focus on security and reliability. Your work will interface with various subsystems within Project Kuiper and Amazon to enable engineers to safely and efficiently operate the the satellite constellation and its supporting ground infrastructure.About the teamHave you wanted an opportunity to develop software for an advanced satellite broadband telecom service? The Telemetry team owns the on-vehicle software responsible for ingesting telemetry, downlinking telemetry and processing it ground-side. This team will drive the design, development, deployment and operation of a critical mission system for the Kuiper constellation from end-to-end. This includes the agent software which interfaces with all hardware subsystems on-vehicle and downlinking. Once the telemetry is ground-side, the team also owns processing that telemetry, publishing it in real time to mission operators and supporting monitoring/alerting for off-nominal situations.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.As a Sr. PIT RF Communications System Payload Integration and Test Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to design and test innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team and engage third party suppliers in order to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and optimization. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.As a member of the Payload Integration and Test team, you will be responsible for verification and validation of the entire wireless system composed of multiple wireless components. This includes testing, analyzing, and optimizing RF systems from baseband modems to RF transceivers to phased-array antennas.Responsibilities· Working within a project team and taking responsibility for a high bandwidth, low earth orbit communications satellite constellation.· Deep-dives into component and subsystem designs to document expectations, evaluate tests, remedy test failures, and provide quick feedback to improve performance.· Collaborating with diverse technical teams such as software, mechanical, modem, and compliance teams to validate expectations for system-level and network-level operations, from concept through execution.· Integrating the end-to-end RF communications system. Meeting with customers internally and externally to select components. · Defining test plans and procedures for lab and RF chamber testing, based on identified requirements for subsystems and for the overall system.· Defining test plans and procedures for on-orbit payload verification or satellite testing, based on identified requirements.· Analyzing and mitigating potential self-interference and other system interference issues.· Implementing, validating, and optimizing RF lab set-ups composed of antenna, measurement equipment, and prototype equipment. Analyzing RF link budget / line-up for test set-ups and for the deployed system.· Configuring test equipment for automated operation: satellite link emulator, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.· Meeting with suppliers to select enabling lab technologies.· Interpreting test results, troubleshooting issues, performing root-cause analysis for any test failures.· Documenting test results, test coverage, and other KPI metrics. Communicating status and issues effectively with developers and managers.· Shepherding payload subsystems through test campaigns throughout the development lifecycle, from concept to implementation to integration.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 7+ years of RF, satellite, aerospace, or related industry experience.· 7+ years of experience in RF design and/or verification with launched products. ...

Have you ever wanted to lead satellite ground systems development efforts for a high-performance Low Earth Orbit constellation? We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to support the planning and execution of software-related development efforts that will eventually lead us to high-rate production, installation, and monitoring of Kuiper ground systems equipment.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 Software Development teams, multiple suppliers, and other Kuiper Engineering teams to ensure internal and external requirements are met for the development and production of Gateway and TT&C terminals.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will:- Work with Software Development teams, multiple suppliers, and other Kuiper Engineering teams to ensure internal and external requirements are met for the development and production of Gateway and TT&C terminals.- Support the delivery of critical ground systems software in preparation for hardware delivery, launch, and deployment- Work with industry leading suppliers to ensure the delivery of the highest quality products- Create plans that have clear, measurable success criteria, and clearly communicate progress and outcomes with leadership- Relentlessly simplify and demonstrate significant innovation, creativity, and good judgment when solving challenging problems- Drive best practices on the team, deal with ambiguity and competing objectives, and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks- Write effective narratives and present them concisely and effectively to senior managementExport 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 Ground Systems team is developing globally located high data rate satellite communication terminals which operate off of automated software driven systems and which maintain critical connectivity from the ground to the complete Kuiper constellation. This team is driving the development, deployment and long-term operability of Kuiper ground station terminals. 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. As an Antenna Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for key aspects of phased array antenna system design, simulation, measurement, calibration, coding development and optimization. You will be working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver advanced high-performance phased array antenna systems. In this role, your responsibilities will include: · Designing, coding and implementing phased array calibration systems, signals processing and algorithms · Performing analysis and design trade-off studies of phased arrays · End-to-end modeling, simulation and analysis of baseband/RF/antenna systems · Lab measurement and validation of performance of antennas, and phased array systems and subsystems · Working with antenna, modem, RF and Digital teams to simulate, measure and fine-tune radio designs · NPI bring up with manufacturing, test, compliance and factory teams to ramp production to mass volume Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS in Electrical Engineering with relevant coursework in digital communication theory, digital signal processing, RF/Microwave Engineering, Antennas and Electromagnetic theory- 7+ years of work experience in Aerospace/Semiconductor/Consumer Electronics industry- Experience in DSP techniques, digital modulation, radio architecture, line-up analysis, RF system design- Experience with lab test equipment like VSAs, VSGs, VNAs and Oscilloscopes- Coding and scripting skills with demonstrated experience in Matlab/Python/C++. Experience automating, building, and testing systems- Experience working in hardware lab ...

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 Senior lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs works to align the licensing strategy with business and service availability priorities, and identify potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services throughout the world. The candidate will work on licensing strategies and mechanisms to mitigate those risks, and engage and maintain liaison with national, regional and international telecommunications organizations. The Senior Lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 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 be responsible for educating regulators on satellite and spectrum regulations, telecommunications services, and other issues involved with deploying a global satellite broadband constellation. The ideal candidate will have experience shaping regulatory frameworks for satellite systems -- to include space stations, earth stations/gateway stations, customer/user equipment, spectrum, and the provision of services (wholesale and retail models), be familiar with regulatory agencies around the world, and be able to assess and, if necessary, improve regulatory frameworks in order to optimize Kuiper service to customers. The Senior Lead, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will engage cross-functionally with Public Policy, Legal, Business, Engineering and Operations professionals, and collaborate with members of the International Regulatory team to advance objectives for the ITU World Radiocommunications Conferences (WRC) at the national, regional and international levels.Key job responsibilities• Enhance the customer experience by shaping 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.• Identify potential regulatory risks that may impact Kuiper’s ability to deploy services, and strategies to mitigate those risks.• Align with Kuiper business, technical, and customer objectives to execute on licensing strategies in countries around the world and enable Kuiper services.• Engage with national, regional and international telecommunications organizations, while maintaining liaison with regulators, relevant industry actors and trade associations in multiple countries around the world.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will be responsible for shaping 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 for Project Kuiper 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 Kuiper regulatory agenda to benefit our customers. We operate globally, engaging with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), regional/sub-regional organizations, regulatory authorities, and governments. We obtain the required ITU filings and licenses for Kuiper operations, coordinate spectrum use with satellite and terrestrial operators, and shape/promote space safety and sustainability. We advocate for rules and regulations in the best interest of our customers at the national, regional, and ITU treaty level, working with governments, trade associations, and operators. We work with the design, operational, and business teams to promote alignment between business objectives, the Kuiper Program of Record, and regulatory requirements and delivery. 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). • 8+ years of experience shaping national, regional and international regulations for the provision of communications services, regulatory compliance at the domestic, regional and international levels, and spectrum management rules.• Experience with licensing of satellite and/or telecommunications networks, and knowledge of NGSO communications systems.• Demonstrated ability to be both a substantive issue expert and a manager of complex regulatory issues.• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. ...

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 looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer with exposure to AWS tools and services to help architect cutting edge test infrastructure. Our team is responsible for core infrastructure and tools that will serve as the backbone for automated satellite testing operations to enable rapid scaling of manufacturing processes.Key job responsibilities- Understand functional principles of Kuiper satellite hardware, software and all backend services that enable the operation of our constellation.- Provide technical leadership and contribute to the definition, development and implementation of test solutions for integrated satellite hardware and software in an ambiguous and complex problem space.- Build software solutions to manage infrastructure needed to operate our system in development and production environments.- Build software solutions to manage infrastructure needed to operate our system at large scale.- Collaborate with internal and external customers to define and implement system architectures for integrated test venues.- Lead technical roadmap definition efforts and decide what features and performance improvements to build.- Design and develop complex test commanding sequences that coordinate and synchronize equipment and services across multiple layers to verify function and performance of satellite hardware and software.- Instill best practices for software development documentation, making sure designs meet requirements, delivering high quality software on tight schedules.- Automate build, test and deploy pipelines.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 Project Kuiper Software Development Engineer you will own the development, implementation and test of software for Kuiper integrated vehicle test venues. You will work with engineering teams across ground and space systems, to develop an integrated solution to test fully assembled satellite vehicles and ensure readiness for launch operations. You will be focused on driving automation and optimization of test processes.About the teamThe Integrated Vehicle Testing team is responsible for core infrastructure and tools that will serve as the backbone of automated satellite testing operations to enable rapid scaling of manufacturing processes.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. We're looking for an outstanding Structural/Mechanical Engineer with a background in mechanical designs and electro-mechanical systems integration. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for complex system architectures. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical vehicle, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements. Key job responsibilities• Engineering support for launch vehicle and dispenser interface management; launch systems integration; mission management. Interface with launch vehicle providers and internal stakeholders delivering satellites to the launch site.• Engineering review and oversight of final integration line, shipping, storage, and launch operations to ensure all operations are completed in a manner safe for integrated Kuiper hardware• Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.• Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)• Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews• Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardwareExport 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 will provide engineering support at the integrated satellite level. Your customers include a wide variety of cross functional disciplines, from those responsible for the sub-assemblies that make up the integrated satellite, to integration and finally launch. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering or related field- 4+ years of experience including significant time designing electro-mechanical systems.- 2+ years of experience with structural materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.- 2+ years of experience in structural sizing including classical methods (hand calculations) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary structures. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Come work at Amazon!As a Sr. Hardware Development Engineer (HDE), you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to conceive and design innovative product solutions. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s inter-disciplinary team to design and deliver hardware for the payload. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Senior HDE, you will be a part of the team of experts working on the development of advanced electronic products. You will own or contribute to the following: • Design digital and analog and/or RF circuits in collaboration with various teams • Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems. • Design for high speed and FPGA circuitry. • Optimize board design for high-speed clocks, transmission lines and their terminations. • Design and optimization of different blocks of electronics sub-systems. • Perform schematic capture and lead PCB layout implementation. • Work with software teams to determine requirements for FPGA and processor designs.• Bring up Linux on embedded systems. • Support flow-down requirement definitions and generate test plans/procedures • Board bring-up and perform test campaigns of modules and subsystems • Support design automated test systems, test fixtures and factory test• Work in the lab environment with various equipment like Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Logic Analyzers, Network Analyzers, etc. A day in the lifeAs a Sr. HDE, you will work in a multi-disciplinary environment to design and deliver hardware for space. This requires the ability to work from concept to production. Candidates must be comfortable to work in the lab to debug and verify their designs. About the teamThe RF Hardware and Systems team is full of talented engineers who are the best of the best. They cover a wide range technical areas from power supplies, high speed digital, mixed signal, and RF. So members of this team need to be comfortable in multiple domains.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or equivalent experience · 5+ years of experience in hardware development across full product life cycle.- 3+ years of experience in using schematic capture tool and PCB layout viewer- 3+ years of experience board bring up and debugging in lab environment- 3+ years of experience using lab equipment including soldering irons, hand-tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. 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 launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Key job responsibilitiesHave you wanted an opportunity to work on an advanced global telecom service spanning both space and terrestrial networks? Have you wondered what it takes to solve a multi-dimensional resource allocation problem at global scale? Project Kuiper's Capacity Management and Science Platform team will design, implement and operate systems that support the planning, management, and optimization Kuiper network resources for quality of service and throughput. This will allow Kuiper delight our customers. For this role, you will: - Take responsibility for designing and delivering modern, flexible, scalable solutions to complex optimization problems for operating and planning satellite constellations- Work with our peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems to fulfill the mission needs.- Write code for production cloud native software systems in Java.- Utilize AWS and other Amazon technologies to build high-available software services.- Help on-board and mentor new team members.- Lead technical roadmap definition efforts and decide what software services to build.- Define and automate processes used for software development, implementation, testing, and maintenance- Provide operational excellence and define/refine operational processesExport 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 is an opportunity to be at the heart of the design, building and operation of a massive satellite constellation and terrestrial network. We interact with the satellite ground control services, the customer engagement systems and monitoring services to constantly fine-tune our network and deliver a high quality service to our customers. You will be responsible to build the best network and end-to-end experience for our customers.About the teamKuiper Capacity Management is a team of Software Development Engineers and Applied Scientists. We are building the systems that anticipate, allocate, and optimize end-to-end resources of the Kuiper Network to delight customers and support the business planning process, using the latest machine learning algorithms and systems. Innovation is in our DNA and we tackle the tough problems presented by a dynamic network at global scale. It is our responsibility to ensure that the network meets and exceeds our customers' expectations.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.We are seeking a Sr. Process Development Engineer to lead the development of innovative manufacturing processes for wire harness assemblies. This role focuses on transforming high-complexity harness designs into scalable, high-volume production while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will be instrumental in driving the automation and optimization of production lines to support the rapid deployment of our satellite constellation.Key job responsibilities- Manufacturing Process Design: Develop and implement advanced harness manufacturing processes, incorporating automation to enable high-throughput production and ensure scalability.- Process Optimization: Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure harness designs are optimized for manufacturability and efficiency. Continuously improve production processes to meet cost, quality, and throughput targets.- Tooling & Equipment: Identify and develop tooling and equipment for harness assembly. Work with vendors and internal resources to implement these solutions on the production floor.- Automation & Innovation: Identify automation opportunities, evaluate return on investment, and develop automated solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce manual labor.- Prototyping & Scale-Up: Lead prototype builds, ensuring that incremental milestones for production development are achieved. Transition harness designs from prototype to high-volume production.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between the engineering development and production teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment on project goals.- Production Support: Provide ongoing support for production, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and driving continuous improvement efforts.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 Engineering or a related STEM field.- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a mid/high-volume, high-complexity setting.- Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and familiarity with manufacturing principles such as PFMEA, 5S, Lean 6-Sigma, Process Capability Analysis and time studies. ...

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 Requirements: Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.Kuiper M365 Engineering team manages M365 productivity services, enabling collaboration through secure, reliable, and highly-available services. These services empower the daily operations for Kuiper Manufacturing and Kuiper Government Solutions. We are seeking for a self-motivated, highly organized Technical Program Manager (TPM) with strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communications, and experience leading large-scale initiatives. The successful candidate will manage technical projects and workstreams to efficiently design, implement, and operate M365 suite in GCC High Environment. The candidate, will work closely with the 3rd party vendors, Amazon Security teams and key stakeholders to intake requirements and deliver a customer productivity experience to Project Kuiper specific resources.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Technical Program Manager (TPM), you will be responsible for driving and delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously. In this role, you will provide project leadership, anticipate bottlenecks, mitigate project risks, quantify the impact of making tradeoffs, and balance business needs against technical constraints. You will work closely with stakeholders across various teams to identify and drive innovative solutions that achieve business goals and align with long-term product roadmaps.Our ideal candidate will have a strong PM/TPM background, with demonstrated experience leading cross-organizational technical program management and technical background in Microsoft M365.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project 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.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for deployment, qualification, continuous improvement of test systems, processes, and procedures at CM (Contract Manufacturing) sites for Satellite PCBAs. You will be a key member of PCBA Manufacturing team and will be the main interface between Kuiper’s internal test development teams and our manufacturing partners. You will ensure successful test deployment by documenting procedures, training CM personnel, and providing ongoing support. You will have excellent debugging skill with the ability to dive deep and determine the root-cause of a test failure.Key job responsibilities• Develop test strategies, implement and optimize test setup/processes at Contract Manufacturing sites including identification, specification, design and qualification of test fixtures, test equipment, and maintenance programs.• Work with the R&D and Test Development teams to continuously improve test systems, software, fixtures, and procedures to improve test effectiveness and throughput.• Analyze data to identify failure trends and provide recommendations PCBA, process, and test system improvement.• Develop procedures and documentation for use by test operators.• Train operators on test processes and support recurring certification programs.• Perform PCBA debug and root-cause failure analysis at Contract Manufacturing sites. Create runbooks and provide training for technicians to perform PCBA debug.• Provide feedback to the Test Development team on test coverage, fault isolation capability, PCBA failure trends, and DFT (Design for Test) recommendations.• Run small teams to accomplish short-term objectives and implement strategic initiatives.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.A day in the lifeCome solve the difficult and rewarding engineering challenges in developing a highly reliable, power efficient, high performance, low-cost satellite system. As a Sr. PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineer, you have the ability to dive deep on the details to identify, understand and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the whole program. You thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, at manufacturing partners, and in the lab to execute the Project Kuiper mission.About the teamThe PCBA Manufacturing Test Engineering team delivers and deploys test systems for all Kuiper satellite PCBAs. This is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to performance, quality, & reliability. Your breadth of exposure will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups, helping to guide the test systems from design to production and operation.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or related field- 8+ years of experience deploying, using, and training others on the use of complex test systems including RF functional tests, high power electrical tests, ICT/bed-of-nails fixtures, and Flying Probe test.- 8+ years of experience integrating software and hardware systems.- 8+ years of experience in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (i.e., oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.) to debug complex PCBAs.- Ability to write detailed test station operating procedures- Ability to create deployment/capacity plans for multiple testers at multiple CMs- Experience with Linux/scripting ...

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. Project Kuiper is seeking a Production Supervisor to join the Space Simulation Test Lab to support production. This role will work closely with management to supervise a technician team that supports environmental test or satellite components as well as full vehicle testing. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This position will also utilize a variety of analytical tools as well as aid in creating a variety of laboratory procedures which they will help to draft and maintain. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the test lab. Key job responsibilities- Test sub assemblies and vehicle in development and production environment. - Supervise a team of technicians focused on early production and scaling output.- Work with management to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.- Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials the Space Simulation Test Lab- Ability to provide timely feedback on designs, processes, and custom equipment used in routine prototyping, fabrication, and characterization.- Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.- Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.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 lifeA Production Supervisor in this role will play a valuable part in ensuring hardware is ready to be integrated on a satellite. You will have to be comfortable in a high paced environment and be able to multitask while still being able to produce high quality work. You will be leading a group of technicians expected to test and deliver hardware at a high rate while maintaining quality. You will be working to constantly improve processes that will make impacts on the efficiency of the lab. You will also play a key role in the career growth of technicians on your team. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- SHIFT REQUIREMENT: Fri-Sun 7am-7:30pm- 2+ years’ experience in Clean Room Manufacturing environment.- 2+ years’ experience of supervisory experience.- 2+ years’ experience in Environmental Test- 4+ Experience manufacturing in high traceability environment ...

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.Our team focuses on extracting data from Enterprise Application systems S4 HANA, MES and GTS to AWS datalake. Our customers are Manufacturing, Operations, Finance and the Supply Chain teams at Kuiper.We are looking to hire an extraction expert, who has a strong overall understanding of functional process and its corresponding mechanism of data persistency along with CRUD operations and be able to design solutions, enhance and production support. You will work closely with SAP functional, datalake and data analytics teams understand reporting requirements. The enhancement and support of these systems is critical to scalability and cost-effective manufacturing of satellites and ground gateway terminals. As the Data Extraction expert, you would have expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data persistence mechanisms and design solutions with comprehensive knowledge on functional process. This role is crucial to provide data for manufacturing processes, Operation and Finance analytics. Key job responsibilities• Design and optimize data extraction solutions across enterprise systems SAP S4 HANA, MES, GTS and Non-SAP sources.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (SAP, Data Lake, and Analytics) to meet evolving reporting needs. • Conduct Blueprint workshops, fit-gap analysis and produce detailed design documents.• Open to learn and scale up to extract non-sap data & support solution designs across the Kuiper systems.• Participate in strategic planning, roadmap discussions for SAP Manufacturing solutions.• Participate in quarter planning, sprint planning, deployment for continuous enhancements.A day in the lifeCollaborate with functional owners, architects and developers to build scalable and flexible extraction mechanism to meet the emerging demands of data lake and Analytics team. Support production system for Support tickets, bug fixes and identifying optimization opportunities to enhance overall process and system performance. Primary role will be to understand and support data needs through partnering with data hive and Operational Analytics teams to design a scalable & flexible solution.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 5+ years of Development and Support experience with SAP S4 and MES data extractions & analytics.5+ years of design and implementation of AWS serverless distributed solutions experience. • 4+ years of Implementation and Enhancement experience with SAP S/4 HANA CDS views• 2+ years’ experience integrating SAP S4 with Non-SAP systems • 5+ years in an information technology role ...

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.Amazon seeks a Senior Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI and EMC) Engineer to join the Antenna Team. As a Kuiper Sr. EMC/EMI engineer you will develop requirements, review designs and build test capability for complex payload subsystems for low-earth-orbit satellites. In this role you will influence decision makers on the process, procedures and necessary tests required to achieve EMI/EMC qualified hardware. You will execute tests and provide leadership for other engineers and technicians during test campaigns. The key responsibilities of the role are:• Define requirements for testing and qualifying subsystems• Perform analysis of radiated emissions and susceptibility (RE/RS)• Develop models for interference and shielding issues to mitigate and control emissions and susceptibility.• Work with electronic component design teams to communicate requirements related to electromagnetic environments such as shielding, grounding, bonding and isolation• Work with subsystem design owners on EMI related challenges • Define and coordinate EMI and EMC testing for a satellite and its subsystems• Coordinate requirements and validation with Launch Providers’ EMI and EMC teams.• Develop and maintain EMI/EMC test labs and equipment and support execution of EMI/EMC testing for a satellite and its subsystems• Identify emission and susceptibility non-conformance. Debug all failures to root-cause and provide manufacturable solutions.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, Physics, or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience- 7+ years of experience in a hardware development role focusing on electromagnetic environments or EMI/EMC.- 5+ years of experience with defining and conducting EMI/EMC testing for electronic components and systems. ...

Project Kuiper is seeking several experienced Value Stream Leaders to lead high-volume production operations at Kuiper’s satellite production facility in Kirkland, WA. Kuiper’s constellation will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The Value Stream Leader will be the single-threaded owner responsible for one of 3 organizations that manufacture the top level assemblies of the Kuiper Satellite. The Manager’s responsibilities will include defining and implementing the strategic vision for each value stream, and will be responsible for the daily operations of the value stream. Safety and product quality are paramount. The Manager and his/her team will work tightly with development engineering for manufacturing process definitions, and will leverage our teams in procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and to enable high volume production throughput. The role is based in Kirkland, WA.Reporting to the Production Plant Manager, the Value Stream Leader will be a key participant on the production leadership team, will own their respective production lines and manufacturing assets, and will have significant visibility at the senior leadership level. This role will focus on plans to implement and scale production processes to meet the demands of the Kuiper constellation.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- Champion Amazon’s Leadership Principles to drive a culture of ownership, accountability, teamwork, and working hard while having fun.- Create a culture of safety and quality through active engagement and leadership of the technician workforce.- Establish great working relationships with design engineering, quality, EH&S, and supply chain teams.- Work closely with key stakeholders to develop a long-term strategy for production rate increases over time.- Drive operational excellence with a combination of data analytics and Lean operations.A day in the lifeThe Value Stream Leader will lead a specific manufacturing organization at Kuiper’s new full rate production facility. They will own the layout and execution of the production lines, line balancing, staffing, and operational decision making for their production lines, and work closely with engineering teams to ensure processes are capable of meeting design intent. The successful candidate has extensive operations experience, preferably in manufacturing of space hardware, and a thorough understanding of aerospace/space standards and quality systems. The Value Stream Leader will be a visible leader with strong communication skills. The role is highly impactful, and will drive our success as the premier satellite broadband constellation.About the teamProject Kuiper's mission is to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Production of Kuiper's develpoment satellites takes place in Redmond, WA, and we have announced a new full-rate production facility in Kirkland, WA that will meet the demands of the full constellation.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience- 5+ years manufacturing and testing of space/aerospace hardware- 3+ years of technical leadership roles in operations and manufacturing- 3+ years people management experience ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Key job responsibilitiesAs a senior systems development engineer, you will work with a wide variety of functional groups and will be involved in the design and implementation of software systems for phased array antennas validation and test, as well as overall system integration:- Develop tools for characterizing antenna RF and system performance.- Develop software and test rack automation to support production test stations.- Support electrical and software bring-up, debug of new hardware.- Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement optimized validation and verification software.- Plan, develop and implement environmental test activities for phased array antennas.- Implement DSP FPGA firmware to map high-level algorithms from Matlab or C to architecture-specific code.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- BS or MS in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science, or equivalent experience- 5+ years of experience with C/C++ and Python or other scripting languages. Experience automating, building, and testing systems- Experience with HW/SW bring up and debugging- Experience working in a hardware lab with oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and other test equipment ...