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Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in distributed systems and hardware design.

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.

Key job responsibilities

Amazon’s Project Kuiper is seeking a Hardware Development Manager who combines superb technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. You will be responsible for managing the development of high-bandwidth optical networking systems for space-based optical (laser) communications between satellites. This person must be comfortable leading a diverse team of top-notch developers and collaborating with our Production teams. We’re looking for people who innovate and love solving hard problems! You will work hard, have fun, and of course, make history!

You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. You should be comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.

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 or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in managing broad technical teams (Systems, Hardware, Software, Networking, Integration & Test) across full product life cycles, from concept to production

• Experience with explaining complex concepts and designs to colleagues across disciplines

• Experience in communicating with end users, business teams and management to collect requirements, describe product features and refine technical designs

• Experience managing electronics supplier partners in development and production

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• Experience managing development programs with DFX (Design to Cost, Test, Manufacturing) mechanisms

• Experience with the process for qualifying hardware and software for reliable operation in space

• Ability to lead interdisciplinary discussions between Hardware, Reliability, and Firmware teams to define and drive scope and clarity of work, and reach optimum system level trade-offs

• Ability to provide thought leadership and key input on new initiatives as well as on programs underway

• Ability to regularly engage with senior stake holders and influence across the organization

• Knowledge of the opto-electronics and telecommunications industry and component suppliers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 $135,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $234,900/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.