Satellite Test HW Development Manager @ Amazon
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Overview
Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities worldwide. As a Satellite Test HW Development Manager, you will lead an experienced cross-disciplinary team to develop, implement, and maintain hardware systems for testing Kuiper satellites at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a diverse engineering team for integrated vehicle test hardware.
- Define roadmaps, provide technical guidance, and prioritize deliverables.
- Develop innovative test systems for qualification and production use cases.
- Coordinate with internal and external resources to ensure project success.
- Conduct error analysis and drive issue resolutions.
About the Team
The Integrated Vehicle Test team delivers functional spacecraft to orbit by developing advanced test systems and executing test campaigns. They address complex problems with innovative solutions to ensure mission readiness for launch operations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science or related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on testing experience and design/validation of hardware/software systems.
- 2+ years managing direct reports in a cross-disciplinary team.
- Solid understanding of engineering and testing fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience developing and executing test plans for complex systems.
- Experience with satellite hardware integration and testing.
- Scripting or programming experience (Python, C).
- Experience in test plans and protocols for Space Hardware test processes.
Additional Information
Export Control Requirement: Candidates must meet U.S. citizenship or residency criteria. Compensation ranges from $149,700 to $258,800 per year based on geographic location and experience. For more details on benefits, please visit Amazon’s benefits page.
Key skills/competency
- satellite
- hardware
- test
- integration
- development
- engineering
- automation
- validation
- analysis
- management
How to Get Hired at Amazon
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize Resume: Highlight relevant hardware and testing experience.
- Align Skills: Emphasize integration and leadership capabilities.
- Research Amazon: Understand their Project Kuiper mission.
- Prepare Examples: Demonstrate problem-solving in test environments.