Technical Program Manager - Amazon

Description The Role: The Project Kuiper team is looking for a Technical Program Manager with experience in hardware and software. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to develop flight and ground hardware paired with software for integration into the Kuiper system. Join us and make a difference to people around the world! Key job responsibilities In this role you will: - Lead a cross-functional team to develop hardware and software solutions that change people's lives. - Drive technical design trades for products that face challenging performance goals that must survive harsh environments. - Develop architectures working across all engineering disciplines. - Drive the development of system level requirements and verification and validation plans. - Act as the point of contact for the product area and work across all engineering functions to identify and mitigate risks in meeting shared goals. - Communicate clearly and effectively to executive management on engineering development plans, status, and critical issues. Escalate urgent issues appropriately and drive them to closure in a timely manner. - Organize regular project and team meetings, focusing on solving technical and programmatic challenges. - Drive post-mortem learning and improvements over time. - Demonstrate leadership and be adept at navigating through tough situations, juggling various priorities and managing constraints. Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Redmond, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. - 5+ years experience in hardware, software, system integration and/or test development of complex systems. - 3+ years of experience in a technical lead, systems engineer, engineering program management, or technical program management role. - 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams delivering products on schedule. - Proficiency with at least one schedule tracking tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet or alternative Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science , Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. - Experience with Avionics Systems. - Experience with high volume manufacturing test methods, concepts and solutions. - Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Firmware and Software teams to define and drive scope and clarity of work, and reach optimum system level trades. - Experience developing high-performance systems for aerospace applications or systems operating in extreme environments. - Experience in automated testing and system characterization. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Track record of successfully delivering complete systems (hardware, firmware, software) on time, to scope, with high quality. - Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization. - Ability to effectively escalate while maintain trust of the team. - Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines. - High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. - Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $101,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $197,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.