Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Ground Systems Engineering

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
Salary
$127,100–$172,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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 · Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Ground Systems Engineering

The Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Ground Systems Engineering joins the Ground Systems team to manage the infrastructure connecting satellites to the terrestrial internet. This role focuses on the end-to-end homologation program for GGT equipment across all target markets, ensuring that necessary certifications such as EMC, safety, RF, environmental, and RoHS are obtained on schedule. The individual will serve as a central coordination point between engineering, regulatory, legal, trade compliance, and third-party test laboratories like TÜV SÜD, UL, and Intertek. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing sample logistics, tracking certification matrices, and coordinating with Software and Hardware Development teams to meet requirements for Gateway and TT&C terminals. The role requires expertise in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management while navigating the complexities of international equipment certification.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $174950 from 36 postings across 9 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Own and drive the end-to-end homologation program for Ground System equipment across all target markets.
  • Manage relationships with third-party test laboratories to coordinate testing schedules, sample logistics, and report reviews.
  • Maintain a certification matrix mapping equipment types to specific EMC, safety, RF, environmental, and RoHS standards by country.
  • Identify and escalate gaps in test coverage or standard mismatches to engineering teams for resolution.
  • Maintain a schedule of homologation milestones aligned with international country launch timelines.
  • Provide technical program management support to the Ground Technical Operations team.
  • Develop and present concise narratives regarding project status and risks to senior management.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science.
  • 3+ years of technical product or program management experience.
  • 3+ years of project management experience including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management.
  • Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules.
  • Master's degree or above in a technical or engineering related field (preferred).
  • 3+ years of working directly with engineering teams (preferred).
  • Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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