Senior Technical Program Manager, Avionics Test Systems Dev

Amazon Inc

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Location
Redmond, WA
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$148,700–$201,200 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Senior Technical Program Manager, Avionics Test Systems Dev

Senior Technical Program Manager - Avionics Test Systems Dev, Amazon Leo is a senior-level role focused on the development and deployment of avionics test systems for satellite sub-systems. You will own the end-to-end technical program strategy for test equipment, automation, and infrastructure required to verify avionics Line Replaceable Units across their entire lifecycle from engineering development through production-rate testing. The role involves partnering with cross-functional teams in test engineering, electrical design, embedded software, and manufacturing while managing external vendors. You will perform trade studies on test architecture, define verification strategies, and scale infrastructure for high-rate production. Key technical areas include avionics sub-systems like flight computers, power distribution units, telemetry/command interfaces, and GPS/IMU navigation. The work involves solving complex challenges in hardware-software integration and ensuring space-grade hardware validation meets rigorous requirements for large satellite constellation manufacturing.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $181250 from 43 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end technical program strategy for avionics test systems from requirements to production deployment.
  • Define verification and validation strategies to ensure sub-system performance and flight readiness at scale.
  • Coordinate test system development across internal engineering teams and external vendors to meet production milestones.
  • Lead trade studies to balance test coverage, throughput, cost, and maintainability for hardware components.
  • Manage the integration of test systems with flight hardware while aligning with product development timelines.
  • Transition test systems from engineering environments into high-rate production stations for large-scale manufacturing.
  • Drive test automation, reliability improvements, and capacity planning to meet factory throughput targets.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status for export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of technical product or program management experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams to deliver hardware and software products.
  • Experience developing automated test systems for complex electronic assemblies including architecture definition and automation frameworks.
  • Experience managing external vendors in the development and delivery of custom test equipment.
  • Technical depth in avionics sub-systems and familiarity with verification approaches like HIL, functional testing, and environmental qualification.
  • Proven track record of managing complex hardware programs at scale while influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

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