Technical Program Manager, Mechanical Systems

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $127,100–$172,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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, Mechanical Systems

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The Senior Technical Program Manager joins the Amazon Leo team to lead the development of mechanical systems for a low Earth orbit satellite network. This role involves end-to-end project planning and execution for satellite mechanical hardware and software across the full development lifecycle, including requirements, development, and validation. The successful candidate will manage schedules, costs, and quality while serving as the primary point of contact for mechanical hardware teams. Key responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional deliverables across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams, navigating ambiguity, and mitigating programmatic risks. Required skills include project management disciplines such as scope, budget, and critical path management, alongside experience in systems engineering, test engineering, and hardware development. The work focuses on solving complex mechanical systems and mechanisms problems within the aerospace and satellite infrastructure domain.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in Washington?

Median $174950 from 56 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Mechanical Systems Systems Engineering Hardware Development Test Engineering Agile Project Management Manufacturing Validation Critical Path Management Vendor Management

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for satellite mechanical hardware and software across the full development lifecycle.
Ensure all programs strictly meet established schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical hardware teams to lead technical discussions and manage trade-offs.
Identify and mitigate programmatic risks while tracking status with internal and external partners.
Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
Communicate program plans and critical issues to executive leadership and drive urgent issues to closure.
Align design teams to program milestones and convene technical expertise to unblock development issues.
Support vendor management and track delivery progress.

What we're looking for

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
3+ years of experience working directly with engineering teams.
3+ years of technical product or program management experience.
2+ years of experience in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management.
Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, and systems engineering.
2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance, or hands-on engineering environment experience (preferred).
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates.

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