Sr. Technical Program Manager, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to launch a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) to provide global broadband access. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you'll play a crucial role in developing interfaces, requirements, and leading technical efforts for this groundbreaking project. The position combines hardware and software development expertise, requiring someone who can handle system-level development, integration, and testing while managing complex programs.

You'll work with cutting-edge technology in space communications, tackling unprecedented challenges in satellite connectivity. The role demands someone who can thrive in ambiguous situations and solve problems that haven't been addressed at scale before. You'll collaborate with multiple technical teams across Amazon, influencing design decisions and test approaches for the entire system.

The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on global connectivity, potentially helping millions of underserved communities access fast, affordable broadband. You'll work with expert teams, manage cross-functional engineering trades, and optimize performance, manufacturability, and reliability of high-performance systems.

This is a highly technical role requiring extensive experience in integrated hardware and software development. You'll need to balance business needs with technical constraints while anticipating bottlenecks and making strategic trade-offs. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on a project that could revolutionize global internet access.