Principal TPM - Satellite Systems
Amazon
DESCRIPTION
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
The Principal TPM - Satellite Systems is responsible for leading cross-functional teams through influence to ensure satellite and ground systems are developed and deployed on-time and meet or exceed all requirements. The Principal Technical Program Manager has direct responsibility for system level development including technical definition, driving execution, integration, test, and program management. This is a highly technical role requiring experience with satellite integrated hardware and software development as well as some appreciation for complex applications. You will have significant influence over the design and the test approach we take to develop the system.
Key job responsibilities
• Perform Technical Program Management of communication systems, satellite systems and ground systems including complex interdependencies between hardware, software, and test.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to create project execution plans for systems development.
• Develop and manage technical requirements and interfaces that tie to system level requirements. Execute verification and validation planning and reviews.
• In collaboration with the engineering and supply chain teams, take ownership of the periodic business reviews and mechanism.
• Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
• Work with product/program management leads to ensure that the systems development meets schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Drive engineering project execution, make technical trade-off recommendations, understand the technical challenges, enable solutions, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including antenna & RF engineering, mechanical engineering, software, test, integration, reliability, compliance/regulatory, verification, qualification, manufacturing, program management, etc.
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.