KGS LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to provide high speed, low latency, and secure broadband access for United States and global government customers using Kuiper’s satellite network.We have an immediate opening for a Deal Desk Manager to support the KGS team focusing on government customers around the world, including defense and national security customers.Are you looking to create value for end users across the public sector by helping to develop sales and deal mechanisms for Kuiper’s global government customers? Do you want to work at a company where you are the owner, where you are encouraged to build, and where you have the autonomy to push boundaries? Do you have a passion for designing scalable, flexible and customer obsessed solutions? Are you ready? Then join Amazon’s Project Kuiper.Do you get excited by aerospace, space exploration, and/or satellites? Do you want to help build solutions at Project Kuiper to transform the space industry? If so, then we would love to talk!The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions in a written context. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the U.S. federal acquisition process in addition to selling services to global government customers. You must leverage your knowledge and skills to decide what actions to select stakeholders to determine the right goals and inform decisions. You will design long-term solutions to KGS deal development scaling approach. You will take the lead on finalizing contract terms for government opportunities, while delivering independently (seeking direction when needed).Key job responsibilitiesAs the Deal Desk Manager, KGS you will guide the team to respond to and win several strategic opportunities. You must think big while diving deep, remain flexible to change, build and earn trust with internal and external customers and be passionate about delivering high-quality results.In this role you will:• Design scalable deal frameworks and process to convert opportunities and close deals at high velocity.• Design business terms, guardrails, guidelines, policies, and metrics.• Develop mechanisms to handle specialized deals with exception approvals for non-standard requests.• Provide insights into deal economics and pricing strategies to enable deal negotiations to achieve the best possible outcome for customers and the business.• Own, manage, and drive velocity of term sheets and definitive agreements to streamline the deal cycle.• Be a trusted advisor to Executive leaders at Amazon and Kuiper Government Business Development leadership on Amazon approval policies and deal economics.• Conduct deal review with Finance, Product, Legal, Accounting, Tax, Regulatory, Engineering, and other partner teams to influence and facilitate alignment, approvals, and compliance to deliver business outcomes and customer success.• Hire, develop, and train the deal team on best practices and guidelines to follow for proposals, pricing, approvals, and contracting processes and policies.• Develop deal performance metrics and reporting to conduct deal post-mortem on contract and pricing strategies to identify learnings.• Capture and analyze customer insights to drive strategic shifts in product offering, service plans and pricing, and business terms to enable business growth.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years experience in managing deal strategy, business practices, approvals, or contracting teams for large customers and partners.- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or equivalent. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to leverage Kuiper and provide high speed, low latency, and secure satellite broadband services to United States and allied government customers.We have an immediate opening for a Sr. Proposal Manager to support the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team focusing on government customers around the world, including U.S. DoD and other national security customers. The KGS Sr. Proposal Manager supports the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team focusing on global government customers. You are responsible for leading our effort to deliver proposals for scalable, transformational solutions to global Government customers. Your primary responsibilities are working with members of the KGS Capture, BD/Sales and Partner teams to develop compliant, compelling and innovative proposals to include written responses for RFIs/RFQs/RFPs (RFx); BAA; AFP; oral presentations and demonstrations; and unsolicited documents and white papers. You will also work with the team to develop and implement response templates, just-in-time training, innovative best practices and tools. The candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about the mission, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions in a written context. The ideal candidate will be familiar with US Government acquisition guidelines (FAR/DFARS), have supported US federal pursuits, and be experienced with federal RFI, RFQ, RFP, BAA, AFP compliance requirements. You must leverage your knowledge and skills to decide what actions to select stakeholders to determine the right goals, inform decisions. You will design long-term solutions to KGS proposal scaling approach. You will take the lead on local initiatives, while delivering independently (seeking direction when needed).Key job responsibilitiesAs the Sr. Proposal Manager you will guide the team to respond to and win several strategic opportunities. You must think big while diving deep, remain flexible to change, build and earn trust with internal and external customers and be passionate about delivering high-quality results. In this role you will:• Leverage your familiarity with US Government acquisition guidelines (FAR/DFARS), US federal pursuits, and with US federal RFI, RFQ, RFP, BAA, AFP compliance requirements to lead development of compliant submission for Global government customers• Manage and lead multiple proposal efforts for KGS Government customers, simultaneously• Develop and use deep industry background that enables you to engage and communicate effectively on a wide range of technical and business discussions with customers, partners, and internal Kuiper team members.• Lead continuous end-to-end delivery of simplified solutions for KGS proposal processes across the KGS team. Clearly articulate the benefits and challenges with each approach, leveraging input from appropriate cross-functional stakeholders.• Create new content with cross-functional stakeholders, managing multiple internal proposal deadlines, and the final submission of compliant proposal documentation• Create and maintain a proposal content library to support responses to prospective customers and stakeholders• Help develop win themes and bid differentiators, starting backwards from the customer.• Validate requirements to ensure proposal compliance, and act as the primary interface for proposal response efforts.• Maintain a proposal response calendar; track and measure proposal metrics (responses, finalist, win rates, etc.)• Be a thought leader with respect to proposal responses, win themes, process improvement and project management.• Identify and clear blockers with the right resources, escalating when appropriate• Demonstrate leadership and ability to navigate through complex problems, weighing various priorities and options, and managing multiple options and constraints• Communicate clearly and effectively to peers and leadership on the plans, status, and critical issues• Fosters a constructive dialogue, harmonizes discordant views, and leads the resolution of contentious issues• Drives adoption of best practices for operational excellence.• Accelerates progress by creating or optimizing multiple cross-team procedures.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.This position is in Arlington, VA. Some travel, primarily domestic, will be required.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.- 8+ years of proposal management experience supporting proposal responses to complex RFI, RFP, BAA, and other USG opportunities, including solicitation compliance, win strategy development, and proposal metric tracking ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to leverage Kuiper and provide high speed, low latency, and secure satellite broadband services to United States and allied government customers.We have an immediate opening for a Sr. Technical Program Manager to support the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team focusing on U.S. Government customers such as NASA, DoD, and National Security As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you will work with technical and senior leadership across the program to ensure Kuiper government systems meet the highest engineering standards. In addition to building and maintaining processes of the Kuiper Government Systems team, you will be responsible for establishing and tracking milestones and project priorities to maximize development efficiency, identify project critical paths, and ensure supplier/partner products are delivered on time and to Kuiper specifications. You will work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with highly technical cross-functional teams. The candidate must have strong business judgment, dive deep into data, have strong writing skills, and be comfortable leading executive-level reviews.The best candidates will have deep understanding of aerospace/satellite and systems engineering. Candidates with demonstrated experience within deployed satellite telecommunications services will be preferred.Key job responsibilitiesThis role is responsible for defining Project Kuiper’s government communication systems from a wide variety of government customer ground, air, maritime, and space based users via Kuiper’s Low Earth Orbit satellites. This is a unique opportunity to assist in the development of a global broadband communication system. You will work closely with the commercial satellite and consumer terminal teams to organize resources, schedule milestones, and track achievements in the group. In addition, you will be responsible for identifying project dependencies and critical paths in government systems development.On a day-to-day basis, you will coordinate among teams and subcontractors to surface and solve the critical risks to the programs you are assigned to lead. In this role you will: Propose and drive adoption of improvements to the Kuiper program for government users Act as the point of contact for Kuiper Government Satellite Systems with external teams, partners, and subcontractors to identify and mitigate programmatic risks in meeting shared goals Communicate clearly and effectively to executive management on the plans, status, and critical issues. Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner Document trade studies for intra-team review for stakeholder buy-in Establish subcontract management and vendor deliveries. Organize regular project and team meetings, focusing design teams on program milestones and unblock technical issues by pulling together the multi-functional technical expertise to resolve issues Set agenda, communicate meeting notes and actions, follow up with responsible owners Develop, track, & communicate project schedules and achievements Drive engineering project execution, develop project plans, make technical trade-offs, manage risks, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues Work closely with partner organizations (including government agencies) to develop work packages and ensure that all teams have what they need to be successful Establish goals and metrics to identify opportunities to deliver customer solutions to cost, performance and schedule requirements.Some travel, primarily domestic, will be required.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance ( with polygraph preferred).BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 8+ years of technical product or program management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience ...

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is long-term 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 responsibilitiesReporting directly to the Director, KGS, the Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative support to ensure KGS leadership can efficiently accomplish company initiatives and goals. The EA serves as the primary point of contact for all internal and external administrative matters pertaining to the KGS business. The Executive Assistant also serves as a direct liaison to the leadership team; plans, coordinates and facilitates the details of executive internal and external meetings; and oversees special projects as directed. The EA must be creative, organized, detail-oriented, exercise good judgment, have strong written, verbal and administrative skills. The EA must be able to work in a high-stress, dynamic, complex work environment and balance multiple priorities. The EA will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure to handle a wide variety of tasks, assignments and confidential matters with discretion. The EA must demonstrate a strong bias for action by handling administrative matters expeditiously, proactively and professionally to ensure successful completion of assigned projects and tasks.Roles and Responsibilities The EA completes a broad variety of administrative tasks including: • Managing a very active and fluid calendar of appointments; meticulous attention to detail in scheduling, coordinating and planning internal meetings, agendas and appointments; planning detailed domestic and international travel, writing itineraries, arranging point-to-point transportation; compiling documents for travel-related meetings; completing expense reports• Planning the executive’s daily, weekly and monthly schedule of events• Planning, managing and executing ongoing key team activities (staff meetings, all-hands meetings, training, offsites, town halls, skip levels, morale events)• Composing and preparing business correspondence; keeping the executive’s communications organized to filter low priority items and focus on important information• Serving as the "gatekeeper" to the executive office, screening and prioritizing appointments/meeting requests while always providing polite and professional service• Communicating on behalf of the senior executive directly with the leadership team and other stakeholders across the organization • Training other administrative staff on company policies and best practices• Have fun at work and help others do the sameDue to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. A day in the lifeThis exciting role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior leaders and engineers inside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with ambiguity and show grace under pressure. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience supporting senior level leadership (calendar management, meeting coordination, travel coordination, event planning, etc.)- 3+ years of Project Management/Project Coordination Experience (goal & project tracking, reporting, space planning, budgeting, process improvement, etc.)- 3+ years of experience with advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word)- 3+ years of experience as a Executive assistant ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) team is to leverage existing Kuiper technology and provide high speed, low latency, and secure satellite broadband services to the United States and our allied government customers.The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions, focusing on satellite and ground system design and analysis as well as on the design of the various communication and control needs (compute, storage, data transfer, etc.) of the electronics sub-systems. They will be expected to lead a variety of tasks, from schematic design and component selection, circuit analysis and simulation, to layout review and board bring-up and test. They will work across teams and support fellow engineers with design reviews and the preparation of joint reports and proposals. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct trades and analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals.The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of electrical engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.Key job responsibilities Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis. Responsible for electrical circuit design (including digital and analog power) for hosting sensitive RF and communications payloads including processing, memory, and communication buses. Strong technical background and work experience designing electronic circuits including Analog Power, Digital Design, Mixed-Signal ADC/DAC, Processors, FPGA, MCU, SoC, Memory, Transceivers, Clock generation and distribution. Analyze designed circuits using software tools for performance and characterization including Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) on fabricated Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designs. Identify top level customer requirements and ensure high quality and innovative designs are pursued. Perform electrical design and layout trade studies for electrical and power sub-systems contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams. Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts. Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.A day in the lifeBasic qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in hardware development across the full product life cycle (concept to production) 7+ years of electrical engineering work experience in Space, Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, and/or Communications fields or combination thereof 7+ years of experience with schematic and layout ECAD tools and with PCB design and debuggingPreferred qualifications Master's or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline Experience with complex board designs, such as high-speed interconnects, high-reliability designs, avionics, vehicle control systems, and/or motor & actuator control electronics Experience in development and test of satellite bus systems and space/flight hardware Electronics design/qualification experience with radiation environments or radiation tolerant hardware Experience with rapid iteration prototyping and joint hardware/firmware development; partnering with software engineers to bring-up and test new hardware designs Experience with analysis to define the spacecraft electromagnetic environment including radiated and conducted emissions and susceptibility (RE/CE/RS/CS) to inform design and test of spacecraft Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python or C/C++ Track record of successfully delivering compelling written reports and complete designs on time, to scope, with high quality High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated experience working with government agencies US Security ClearanceBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures ...

Project Kuiper is a visionary initiative within Amazon that aims to revolutionize global connectivity through the development of a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) interconnected satellite communication constellation. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Mission Systems Engineer to join our innovative team. This role involves working directly with government customers across the globe to harness the power of our broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega constellation for advanced communication solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of satellite communications, link budget analysis, RF and or optical communication systems, and understanding of security and compliance for government applications.Key job responsibilitiesAs the Senior Mission Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of secure and reliable satellite communications for government applications. Your primary responsibility will include engaging with both US and International Government customers to understand and fulfill their communication needs, familiarity with link budget fundamentals for both space-to-space and space-to-ground communications, and leading the design and integration of cutting-edge satellite and ground communication systems. Your expertise in RF/Optical systems and government controlled environments will be crucial in ensuring optimal performance, while your commitment to security and compliance will safeguard sensitive information. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, drive technical innovation, and manage multiple high-impact projects, contributing significantly to our mission of providing advanced communication solutions through our broadband LEO mega constellation.Candidates with a combination of the basic qualifications and any number of preferred qualifications will be well-equipped to contribute effectively and grow with our developing organization.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearanceA day in the lifeIn this role, you will be involved in collaborating with government customers to understand their system needs, use cases and operational scenarios, designing and optimizing link budgets, and integration advanced communication systems. You'll conduct technical analyses, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security and compliance standards are met. Mentoring junior engineers, you will serve as technical lead, brainstorm innovative solutions, work with hardware and software integration, and manage and balance multiple projects to ensure timely delivery. Your day ends with reviewing system performance and preparing technical documentation, driving forward our mission of delivering on behalf of our customers. You will be required to be onsite working with our collaborative team and developing our culture 5 days a week.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS* Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Physics, Electrical engineering, or related technical field of study* 15+ years proven experience in satellite and or ground communication systems* Work with government agencies and defense contractors to understand their communication needs and provide tailored satellite solutions* System Design and Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate satellite communication systems, including hardware and software components.* Antenna and RF System Expertise: Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and testing of antennas and RF systems to ensure optimal performance.* Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the strategic direction of the satellite communications engineering team.* Innovation and Problem Solving: Drive innovation in satellite communications technology and solve complex technical challenges to enhance system performance and reliability.* Experience creating and/or providing feedback for engineering documentation and artifacts such as Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTM), Interface Control Documents (ICD), Systems Architecture Documents and Diagrams* Experience with Systems Design Lifecycle artifacts and reviews such as Systems Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Ready Reviews (TRR).* Experience with Military Standards that impact Systems Design and Development such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-704, DO-160* Experience conducting trade studies and leading Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) evaluations* Experience testing systems and ability to troubleshoot and identify bottlenecks* Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment* Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.As a Senior Device Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives, enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions.This role is based in Northridge, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.Key job responsibilities• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.• Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.• Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).• Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO.• Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.• Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.• Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.Security Clearance : This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance.About the teamKuiper Government Solutions (KGS) is a multidisciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. KGS Device Software focuses on embedded software solutions for custom products supporting U.S. and allied government customers. We collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent- 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- 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems- Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration- Excellent written and verbal communication skills ...

In this role, you will work directly with government customers, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to execute and document strategies to provide KGS with optimal suppliers, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. In addition, this role will oversee the delivery logistics on a global scale to include inventory and property management of both Government and commercial assets. You will work in a collaborative, analytical, and fast-paced environment and must be comfortable interacting with highly technical cross-functional teams. The candidate must have strong business judgment, dive deep into data, and be comfortable with processing tactical actions such as on-boarding vendors. Candidates must be able to Multi-task different business operation tasks within Amazon, commercial industry partners, and Government customers. The best candidates will have deep understanding of prioritization and task completion. Key job responsibilities• Oversee the tactical implementation of KGS’s supply chain risk management plan. • Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.• Own KGS vendor management. Develop spend strategies, identify potential suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, select suppliers and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements; including managing daily purchasing activities to enable efficient and timely execution of engineering design, build, and test activities• Work with engineers on procurement strategy and Bill of Materials to ensure preferred vendor selection in accordance with customer requirements.• Be responsible for execution and review of the KGS Business System modules for logistics, inventory, and property management.• Be a business partner to Professional Services leadership team and executives, providing insights to help shape the strategy of the business• Provide strategic guidance to area leadership teams, bringing deep knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics, inventory and property management best practices.This position is in Northridge, CA. Some travel, both domestic and international, will be required.Security Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- At least 5 years of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) and/or inventory management experience required- Bachelor's degree and 12+ years working in operational supply chain management and/or logistics management- At least 5 years experience with delivering on Supply Chain and Property via FAR/DFAR requirements.- At least 5 years experience preparing and delivering state of the business documents and presentations.- At least 5 years demonstrating the ability to execute and document business operations. Track, document, and enforce compliance procedures. ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The Kuiper Government Solutions team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. The Solutions Engineering team works closely with the core Kuiper team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government agencies). The Senior RF/Microwave Engineer will play a pivotal role in the team delivering innovative and fast-paced analysis and design solutions. The Senior RF/Microwave Engineer will be a member of the Solutions Engineering team, focusing on satellite system level analysis and the design of the various RF and Microwave circuit blocks in the range of Ka/K bands. They will be expected to lead a variety of tasks, from RF board design and component selection, to layout review and board bring-up and test. They will work across teams and support fellow engineers with design reviews and the preparation of joint reports and proposals. The candidate will have a sharp focus on the specific needs of the customer and be able to conduct trades and analyses to show that proposed solutions will meet the customer’s goals.The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on complex programs with a diverse set of talented individuals, as well as with partner organizations (including government agencies). The candidate will exhibit the potential to lead small sub-teams of RF/Microwave engineers, and be able to prepare easy-to-read and technically compelling written reports.Key job responsibilities- Interact directly with customers to understand technical requirements, and translate them into technically robust solutions backed by data and analysis- Responsible for implementation of RF wireless system and physical layer performance of multiple wireless components- Responsible for designing RF and communications payloads on a commercial bus and terrestrial ground terminals - Identify top level customer requirements and ensure high quality and innovative designs are pursued- Develop RF link budget, frequency planning, filter requirements definition, and RF test validation plans- Perform RF design and layout trade studies for satellite RF and Microwave sub-systems in the Ka/K range; contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test)- Facilitate cost trades on multiple parallel configurations for cost/manufacturability vs design uncertainty- Deliver well-written documentation, reports, and presentations for technical design reviews and as part of proposal efforts- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware- Utilize RF analysis tools including ADS, HFSS, MO, and SystemVueThe role is located in Northridge, CA, and includes US relocation benefits.Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.About the teamKuiper Government Solutions is a multi-disciplinary technology team established to rapidly address the needs of targeted customers with specific solutions that have the potential to scale. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities globally. Join our mission to close the digital divide and connect people, businesses, and governments in places where reliable connectivity has been a challenge.We are breaking new ground with every device we design, from custom silicon to secure software, to enable innovative satellite and ground systems. Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of satellite communications technology to make global connectivity a reality.As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) team, you will design and develop embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground systems. You’ll work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and product teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions.This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of space-based communication systems with minimal legacy constraints. Your work will directly support critical government initiatives, enabling secure and high-performance communication systems for U.S. and allied missions.This role is based in Northridge, CA, or Redmond, WA, with U.S. relocation benefits. Onsite work is required 5 days a week.Key job responsibilities• Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Kuiper’s satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms.• Leverage modern application frameworks for Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms to develop scalable, modular, and high-performance software.• Implement and integrate software for data processing, device control, and networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP).• Develop low-level drivers for peripherals and interfaces, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, UART, and GPIO.• Collaborate with hardware teams to support board bring-up and integration testing.• Drive security initiatives, including bootloaders, cryptography, and secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.• Debug and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues using tools like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software interaction and system reliability.• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and uphold high software quality standards.Security Clearance : This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.About the teamKuiper Government Solutions (KGS) is a multidisciplinary team developing targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. KGS Device Software focuses on embedded software solutions for custom products supporting U.S. and allied government customers. We collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent- 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- 3+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Rust for resource-constrained systems- Proficiency in debugging, optimization, and hardware-software system integration- Excellent written and verbal communication skills ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.This role is responsible for designing, building out, and maintaining critical APIs and interfaces to link Kuiper capabilities to US Government customers such as NASA, DoD, and other National Security customers. You will develop forward-looking software services for mission critical space safety and sustainability applications which will automatically coordinate with external systems and organizations rapidly, reliably, and at scale. Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will:- Utilize network topology understanding and Software Defined Networking / network operations experience to interface with the Kuiper network team to develop APIs and other enabling interface software to meet unique customer needs- Demonstrate the capabilities of the interfaces and architectures you define in a simulated test environment you help develop- Solve complex technical problems related to the use of the Kuiper constellation for government customers as part of a multi-disciplinary team- Lead internal and vendor teams to develop and deliver on software and interface requirements- Ensure systems meet Kuiper and US Government performance needs including availability, reliability, upgradeability, interoperability, and security requirements- Effectively communicate project health, risks and issues to stakeholders and management teams- Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner- Provide visualizations, document results, and communicate them across multi-disciplinary project teams.The role is located in Redmond, WA, and includes US relocation benefits.Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI, so you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.About the teamThe Kuiper Solutions Engineering team is a multi-disciplinary technology team involved in developing and delivering targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications, including United States and allied government customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. The mission of Project Kuiper’s Government Solutions (KGS) is to leverage Kuiper and provide high speed, low latency, and secure satellite broadband services to United States and allied government customers. This position will be working within the Product Management Team within Kuiper Government Solutions.Key job responsibilitiesSr Product Manager – Technical focusing on Government customers. This position will manage a family of products for space products including hosted payloads within Kuiper’s broadband space network. This position works closely with the engineering team to ensure that the product will meet customer requirements and presents a good business opportunity.Responsibilities:• Write product roadmaps, product descriptions, and requirements for products• Develop Product sheets, help define what the products should be and how to package Kuiper services to meet requirements of multiple government customer verticals• Create detailed product requirements documents based on an intimate knowledge of the specific customer verticals (local, state, federal, DoD, intelligence community) including use case prioritization, feature definition and product roadmap• Work with leadership team to set the customer strategy and make appropriate high-judgment trade-offs between features and speed-to-launch• Manage entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical execution and work with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver on that vision, e.g., business development, engineering, sales, finance, operations, international• Research and identify new opportunities to innovate on behalf of our customers• Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risk and escalations, and balance the business needs versus technical constraintsSecurity Clearance: This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance of TS/SCI.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 5+ years of experience owning/driving roadmap strategy and definition- 5+ years of experience with feature delivery and tradeoffs of a product- 5+ years of experience contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product- 5+ years of experience managing technical products or online services- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 4+ years of experience in space system design, architecture, and system integration background or solid understanding ...