Kuiper Payload System Characterization Software Engineer , Payload System Characterization

As a build system and tooling software engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team in a daily basis to derive CI/CD, develop tools to automate progress, and integrate frameworks to enable large scale (embedded) software development. You will work closely with colleagues throughout Project Kuiper’s to integrate various SW packages and subsystems. You will be part of the lifecycle of the development and deployment of the final integrated product. As a member of Kuiper Payload System Characterization (PSC) team, you will be responsible for building embedded hooks required to inspect various KPIs in the protocol stacks, developing tools to automate most of the daily work, etc. During this process you will be interacting and communicating with cross-disciplinary teams across Kuiper project.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• Own and maintain the system(s) analyzer tools used by the PSP team• Own and create tools that help the generation and manipulation of data sets, simulations, and payload system configuration files• Implement developer-facing interfaces to automate manual tasks such as data generation, simulation setup, file transfers, remote hardware control, and other "boilerplate" actions• Create and maintain documentation for developed tools, its corresponding interfaces and test casesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Systems Development Engineer, Software Health Automation

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. The Kuiper Software group is responsible for all production software at Kuiper. The Software Health Automation team owns the Kuiper Software lab and provides lab as a fully managed service. We make it possible to develop, build and test the code on real hardware. In this role, you will design, build and maintain the lab infrastructure. You will be hands on, making sure lab environments are highly available, while scaling team’s processes to ensure long term success. You will work hand in hand with development teams from software and hardware as well as program management and other stakeholders to make sure we can rapidly deliver high quality software.Key job responsibilities* Design, set up and maintain test fixtures to verify software on real hardware* Write software and scripts for operations to keep things running and highly available* Troubleshoot software and hardware problems with pre-production equipment* Contribute to engineering efforts from design to implementation, solving complex technical challenges around developer and engineering productivity and velocity especially as it relates to rapid test iteration* Design and build advanced automated build, test and release infrastructure* Drive adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainabilityExport 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.A day in the lifeThe successful applicant will be experienced in keeping technical infrastructure running smoothly and balancing high priority issues. You should be comfortable taking on ambiguous challenges like setting up new pre-production hardware for the first time. You should be able to define SOPs, metrics and alarms to keep equipment and test infrastructure highly available and expand the teams capabilities over time. You will be invaluable to enabling the team to move quickly and confidently with robust verification frameworks that scale with our systems.About the teamThe Kuiper Software Health Automation team owns labs, tools and software for verifying the quality of our networking equipment before release. This software will be operating both on the ground and in space. The team raises our high quality bar before our software reaches customers.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical field.- 2+ years of experience in any of the following: test lab support, operational hardware support- 2+ years of experience with test automation, debugging, building test tools and testing frameworks- 2+ years of experience working with Linux based systems- 2+ years of experience in computer networking (admin level) ...

Senior Network Development Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Engineering

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 connectivityIn Project Kuiper Enterprise Engineering, we build the software, services, and infrastructure that enable our program to design and engineer the future of LEO Satellite based broadband services. We are an AWS-focused, builder-centric organization. We build with AWS technology to develop the best solution for our team to succeed. Our team succeeds when the entire Project Kuiper organization can scale as needed to be successful.Key job responsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities- As a Senior Network Development Engineer working in Kuiper Networking, you will have end to end ownership (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation) of our current and newly developing IP networks- Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks, driving them from concept to launch, and beyond- Define and influence strategy within and outside the team- Lead project teams to deliver impactful benefits to our customers- Work closely with our network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations- Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability- Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions- Hiring, mentoring and coaching engineers- Review and implement changes on the networkPhysical and Other Requirements:- Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.- Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.- The ability to sit in front of computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.- Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.Export Control RequirementDue to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.A day in the lifeAs a Network Development Engineer for Kuiper, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the systems that Kuiper's research, development, and design teams rely on to build out our product. You will coordinate with researchers and engineers to build and support the infrastructure they need. You will work with vendors to evaluate, purchase, deploy, and support mission-critical tools. You will customize and integrate third-party software to meet Amazon's needs. You will improve existing infrastructure to ensure it continues to meet Amazon's high bar for operational excellenceAbout the teamKuiper Enterprise Technology provides the internal systems, networks, devices, and productivity services that power Project Kuiper. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people dedicated to Kuiper's mission can deliver their best.Note : this position will require onsite work in Bellevue, WA. This is not a remote position.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience- Experience in IP networking technologies such as - BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, IPV6 network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures.- Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience.- Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline. ...

Software Dev Engineer, Antenna System Validation, Kuiper

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. As SW Engineer for antenna systems, you will collaborate with systems architects, HW engineering design teams & FW/SW design teams to bring up and test systems combining FPGA, firmware, RF, and networking functions and will help to build advanced tools for the following: - Characterizing subsystems and systems related to antennas - Complex data storage - HW test automation- FW design and implementation - Application development - Design automation for 2D and 3D structures - Develop bring up tools and scripts for phased array systemsExport 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Software Development Engineer II, Project Kuiper

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. Builder Operations and tools team is responsible for build systems, developer experience, devops, CICD infrastructure, and Artifact Storage Service. We are looking for an engineer with experience in system design of backend services, along with advanced knowledge of AWS cloud services infrastructure such as: S3 storage, IAM role management, Lambdas, EC2, Cloud watch, API gateways. We support internal teams by vending constructs for integrations and implementing CDK for pipelines. Proficiency in at least one of Programming language such as Python/GoLang is required. The candidate would participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and security to operations. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of software using AWS stack, sometimes requiring partnership with low level embedded code software systems and architecting scalable design solutions for software distribution and deployment for satellites. You must be about to disambiguate high level of ambiguity and unknowns, design flexible solutions and able to succeed within an open, collaborative environment.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- Software architecture and design - Understanding of AWS stack - IAM, Lambdas, cloud watch, api gateways, S3 storage- Understanding of build systems- Understanding of pipelines and CDK- Monitoring and operational excellence for production services- Security mindsetBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience programming with at least one software programming language ...

Sr ASIC Modem design Engineer (RTL,Wireless ), Project Kuiper

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.Come work at Amazon!We're hiring a Sr. Modem Engineer within a high performance ASIC design team. This team is using industry leading methodologies to develop proprietary IP’s. The Role:Be part of Project Kuiper’s sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.In this role you will: · Implement wireless system architecture in silicon from system specification to chip specification to RTL to optimizing timing / power to chip level validation.· Develop solutions optimizing customer experience (throughput, latency, and availability) while meeting power and cost constraints. · Drive high quality designs for first-time right silicon solutions, and meeting the power objectives· Create standalone verification test bench to verify the correctness of your block. · Work with the verification team and participate in System level verification using test benches constructed using UVM, System C and DPI-C. · Ensure that the block meets DFT, timing and power targets by working closely with the implementation team.· Learn about requirements and solutions for systems operating in space · Drive trade-off analysis to benefit customer experience and optimization of resources (costs, power, spectrum). 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- Engage with architects and system engineers to drive hardware micro-architecture. - Able to interpret reference models in MATLAB. - Involve in control plane logic design and interfaces to bus fabrics. - Explore and propose innovative ideas and work towards optimization of the modem. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS. Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.· 7+ years of experience in digital logic design, preferably in DSP or communication systems.· Experience in designing and implementing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and systems in RTL. · Ability to convert DSP algorithms into RTL code and optimize for performance, power, and area. ...

Flight Director, Project Kuiper - Mission Operations, Ground Software

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.Key job responsibilitiesAs a Flight Director you will own and execute the overall operational success of the mission at a systems level and coordinate between engineering teams across ground and space systems to achieve it. Because of the scale of the mission, you will be focused on driving automation and operational excellence — identifying areas of improvement and initiating changes to improve the productivity of the fleet.You will coordinate and prepare for each launch and on-orbit demonstration, design and conduct operational rehearsals, and drive automation efforts with scalability in mind, ensuring that the constellation functions at peak performance with no manual intervention. You will develop concepts of operation for missions and experiments, lead launch and early operations, develop and perform analysis on system data, and identify areas and mechanisms for further improvement.The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple tasks at once, able to work independently, and maintain professionalism under pressure. You should have knowledge in space system design and software engineering practices. 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.A day in the lifeYou will work with internal engineering teams to define our operational process. You will identify opportunities to optimize and automate, and work with software and hardware teams to implement. You will be responsible for the operational success of the Kuiper mission.About the teamProject Kuiper Ground Software team owns the infrastructure that manages and operates the constellation, providing a stable foundation for the networking team to run customer-facing connectivity service.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline.- 3+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry.- 1+ year of prior experience in a spacecraft operations or direct support role.- 1+ years of experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, Rust, Matlab- Technical understanding of space system architecture and subsystem functionality ...

Category Sourcing Manager (Optics), Project Kuiper

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 Kuiper team is looking for a global category sourcing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives.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 responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have:- Prior experience in the optics industry or related field preferred or; background in physics, particularly optics.- A successful track record developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements and statements of work, and managing supplier performance.- Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage.- Drive hardware delivery through the product life cycle from requirements development to on-dock (on time at the right quality and cost)- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify and execute projects/opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers- Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, legal, program management, and supply chain to negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts including term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, development agreements, component purchase agreements and others- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations- Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable supply- Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals- Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals- Evaluate and monitor critical supplier performance, including financial health, quality, on-time delivery, and cost - Ensure orders are released and on schedule to meet needs of the production system- Mentor junior sourcing employees on contract negotiation and vendor management- Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture and follow-up activity coordination- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the supply chain BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of technical product or program management experience- 2+ years of software development experience- 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Atlassian Admin Engineer, Kuiper Enterprise Technology-Low Earth Orbit Satellites

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.Kuiper Productivity Engineering (KPE) is seeking an Atlassian Administrator with Infrastructure and automation experience. This role requires in-depth knowledge across the Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo services along with DevOps knowledge for upgrades and maintenance in the AWS GovCloud environment. This is a hands-on position where your daily activities will range from strategic planning to new system development to supporting the customers that depend on our services. Key job responsibilities- Subject Matter Expert on all workflows end-to-end, customizations, marketplace apps, management and configuration in Atlassian.- Upgrade, configure, operate, and support Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo services.- Develop customized solutions, including design, implementation, quality control, end-to-end testing plans in multiple environments (dev/test/stage/prod), troubleshooting and bug fixing. These solutions may require custom code development, API creation, and integration with other AWS services.- Troubleshoot application issues and add-on integration issues in the Atlassian implementation.- Determine ways to optimize/improve setup and workflows, as well as identify where functionality may or may not meet user requests.- Develop metrics dashboards and advanced filters to provide end-users and business leadership with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports.- Develop automation for Blue/Green deployments and post-upgrade testing.- Install, manage and administer add-ons, plugins, and extensions for Atlassian Data Center products.- Develop process workflows for Jira including field configurations, screen schemes, permission schemes and notification schemes.- Research, Diagnose, and Monitor performance bottlenecks.- Write documentation and provide technical training for cross-functional teams.Export Control Requirements: Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will function as both an Atlassian administrator and DevOps Engineer. You will operate two distinct Atlassian stacks in AWS GovCloud, develop automation for upgrades/patching/testing, and enhance observability of the systems. You will work with stakeholders and senior engineers to design and develop custom solutions and integrations between Atlassian tools and other services in a secure manner.About the teamKPE builds and operates the core productivity solutions supporting Kuiper’s operations and engagements with business partners. Our services set the example for operational excellence and invisibly scale as the business grows, while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance. We innovate on behalf of our customers to automate and simplify their workflows, enabling them to focus on high-value activities.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust- Experience with Linux/Unix- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes ...

Harness Build/Test Tech III, Kuiper

Join Project Kuiper to help shape the future of global connectivity through our advanced satellite network. We are seeking a highly skilled Harness Build and Test Specialist III who will play a critical role in transitioning prototype designs into scalable, high-quality manufacturing processes. This position is ideal for experienced technicians who excel in a fast-paced environment, enjoy collaborating with engineering teams, and are passionate about developing innovative solutions to support our mission of enabling worldwide access to high-speed internet.Key job responsibilities- Wire Harness Fabrication and Assembly: Build, assemble, and integrate high-quality wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies for critical aerospace applications. Ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.- Prototype to Production: Work closely with engineering teams to refine and scale prototype designs into mass manufacturable products, focusing on process development and optimization to ensure efficiency and reliability.- Technical Documentation and Training: Develop and maintain detailed documentation for harness build processes and operational procedures. Provide training and mentorship to team members and collaborate with engineering to document and improve future processes.- Process Development and Optimization: Participate in the ideation, planning, and execution of product development stages. Collaborate with production engineers to design and iterate on material process flows for the factory, aiming to optimize production lines and reduce lead times.- Electrical Checkout and Testing: Perform electrical checkouts using custom setups and off-the-shelf equipment to ensure the integrity and reliability of harness assemblies. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as needed.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including supply chain and manufacturing, to address production and development challenges, bridging gaps between design and manufacturing.- Adaptability and Innovation: Stay current with new technologies and tools to continuously improve processes. Adapt quickly to changes in project scope and priorities to support the dynamic needs of the team.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school diploma or equivalent certification, with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or technical environment, or an associate degree in engineering, math, or science.- Proven experience in fabricating or inspecting wire harness and cable assemblies, with the ability to interpret complex schematics, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion/removal, harness routing, and strain relief techniques.- Ability to use various mechanical and precision tools, including measuring instruments.- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work. ...

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical), Project Kuiper

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.Key job responsibilitiesThe ideal candidate is a systems thinker with excellent analytical abilities, strong technical skills, effective written and verbal communication, and most importantly, a passion for developing suppliers to produce high-quality, mission-critical hardware in volume production.We are looking for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (Electrical) who will define data collections and requirements in order to monitor the performance of our PCBA and PCBA supplier base.- Own the development and implementation of data collection methodologies and requirements to monitor and optimize the performance of our PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and PCBA supplier base.- Utilize data collection and analytics to inform strategic supplier quality management decisions.- Utilize statistical methods and data analysis techniques to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of quality issues, driving proactive quality improvements and risk mitigation strategies.- Own and lead Kuiper supplier quality management activities including requirements definition, qualification, production process validation, receiving/source inspection, CAPA, metrics reporting, and continuous improvement- Guide product development teams on supplier selection, assessment, audit and development decisions- Partner with manufacturing quality team to build a cohesive Quality System in compliance with AS9100 & IS09001- Scale supplier processes and quality systems to reduce defect parts-per-million (DPPM) with increasing volumes - Lead external audit teams- Influence supplier investments to reduce risk and improve delivered quality of components- Establish and monitor supplier mechanisms for verifying production processes remain in control- Work with Kuiper Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to manage QC inspection & test frameworks between supplier and in-house facilities- Interface and define data formatting between suppliers and internal Business Intelligence (BI) team.- Analyze and improve supplier quality metrics- Represent Kuiper Supplier Quality in cross-functional initiatives- Travel as needed to accomplish program objectivesExport 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.A day in the lifeThe Kuiper Supplier Quality team is driven to develop a vendor base capable of scaling aerospace quality to new volume and cost levels in order to meet end customer needs. This position will join the team at an exciting moment with the opportunity to own quality for key categories and contribute to the design of requirements and systems used across the business. We value data driven decision making, a comfort with ambiguity across multiple simultaneous projects, an ability to earn the trust of our key stakeholders, and delivering results without sacrificing integrity. - Participates in product development teams as owner of supplier quality system requirements- Acts with internal customer obsession on behalf of Kuiper production by reducing defect rates and driving root cause analysis- Builds and enforces implementation of the Kuiper Quality System- Serves as the face of Quality for PCBA Electronic Manufacturing Service (EMS) suppliers communicating expectations and resolving issues- Facilitates PCBA quality control as subject matter expert in partnership with receiving and inspection teams- Owns development and automation of business processes impacting quality- Splits time between Amazon facilities and visiting PCBA EMS supplier operationsAbout the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 4+ years of working in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience- Experience with prototyping and implementation ...

Software Development Manager, SDM - Ground Equipment Software and Satellite Lab

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. You will bring that vision to life by leading a team responsible for software required for satellite ground operations equipment and manage our test satellites infrastructure.In this role, you will manage a team of software engineers responsible for Satellite ground equipment applications and system devs responsible for ground venues such as test satellites and test equipment. Our mission is to ensure the software required for satellites and ground equipment is built, deployed and tracked continuously for reliability and consistency. Our focuses are on reliability, accessibility, and autonomy.Key job responsibilitiesDefine and drive the multi-year vision for the team.Oversee resource allocation to ensure appropriate business and staff development goals are met.Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmapHire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.Key job responsibilities- Define and drive the multi-year vision for the team.- Oversee resource allocation to ensure appropriate business and staff development goals are met.- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.- Work closely with engineers to architect and deliver the best technical designs and approaches.- Work closely with cross-functional partners and develop prioritized roadmap- Hire and support top talent to meet goals of the team.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.About the teamProject Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of working directly within engineering teams experience- 5+ years of engineering team management experience- 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience partnering with product or program management teams ...

DevOps Engineer II, Kuiper Anchor

We are looking for DevOps engineers with experience in supporting mission-critical applications, who are excited about building solutions that enhance automation, stability, and release processes across multiple systems. You will work closely with engineering teams to identify and address common issues, drive solutions, and improve overall release quality and reliability. This role requires hands-on engagement, troubleshooting, and automation development to support Kuiper’s Payload organization. You will work within the ANCHOR team, managing release processes and automation to maintain a seamless and efficient pipeline. The team operates an on-call support rotation, and you will be responsible for maintaining release quality and pipeline health. Your work will directly impact Kuiper’s ability to deliver high-quality, reliable releases efficiently.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- Identify and solve ambiguous problems, architectural deficiencies, and automation gaps across systems.- Analyze and troubleshoot high-complexity release processes, driving solutions for root cause analysis.- Create, implement, and maintain automated solutions that improve the reliability and efficiency of release processes.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define release standards, ensure consistency across LRUs, and provide clear documentation of processes and release notes.- Provide on-call support for release pipeline stability, responding to and resolving issues as needed.- Develop metrics and reporting tools to improve transparency, release tracking, and operational visibility.- Support the implementation of standardized release mechanisms, including versioning, rollback procedures, and on-demand build creation.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will start the day by reviewing pipeline health, monitoring release metrics, and identifying any potential issues. You will collaborate with LRU teams to ensure consistency in testing and release standards, address any automation or infrastructure needs, and track release readiness. As you work with cross-functional teams, you will document findings, improve release processes, and implement solutions that stabilize and automate workflows. You will engage with on-call responsibilities as needed, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve automation to enhance overall release quality and reliability.About the teamThe ANCHOR team (Automated Navigation and Control of Releases) is focused on streamlining and standardizing the release process for Kuiper’s Payload organization. This team manages releases for all Payload LRUs, ensuring consistent release quality, pipeline health, and process efficiency. The team’s charter includes creating release automation, documenting changes, tracking versioned releases, and supporting the transition to a Mono-Repo structure as a long-term strategy. ANCHOR operates autonomously, focused on improving time-to-release, automation reliability, and release transparency.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust- Experience with Linux/Unix- Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes ...

SAP Production Planning and QM, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Export Control Requirements: 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.As the SAP Manufacturing expert you would design solutions, enhance and support SAP Production Planning, Manufacturing and Quality management modules. And work closely in integration with SAP EWM and SAP Manufacturing execution systems. The enhancement and support of these systems is critical to scalability and cost-effective manufacturing of satellites and ground gateway terminals. To be successful you need to be highly motivated, detail oriented and effective communicator.Key job responsibilities• Build SAP PP, QM based solutions• Conduct Blueprint workshops, fit-gap analysis and produce detailed design documents• Prepare functional specifications, configure, test and lead implementation for all SAP RICEFW areas• Build and support integration with SAP EWM, PM, MM, SAP MES system • Open to learn and scale up to support solution designs for all modules for SAP Manufacturing process and integrated systems• Support SAP Production system for ticket resolutions, business support needs. • Ensure that the deployed applications perform as per customer expectations and there are no performance issues• Identify training needs, support creating training documentation and lead train the trainer sessions• Participate in strategic planning, roadmap discussions for SAP Manufacturing solutions• Participate in quarter planning, sprint planning, deployment for continuous enhancements• Team player, ready to share and contribute to collective success of the team A day in the lifeCollaborate with functional owners, architects and developers to build dynamic and flexible systems to meet the emerging demands of internal customers in manufacturing. Support production system for Support tickets , bug fixes and identifying optimization opportunities to enhance overall process and system performance. Your primary role will be to understand and support business needs through solution design, configuration in SAP modules related to Manufacturing areas of PP, QM, in close integration with SAP EWM, ME, MM etc. About the teamOur team focuses on building Enterprise Application systems for manufacturing satellites. Your customers are Manufacturing, Operations and the Supply Chain teams at KuiperBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of customer-facing product development and product management, including defining, launching, and optimizing product and services experience ...

Cost Accounting Manager, Project Kuiper - Public Sector

Are you ready to get in on the ground floor of Amazon’s long-term initiative to design, launch and maintain a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world? It’s Day 1 for Amazon’s next billion-dollar business and the Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS) business is looking for an entrepreneurial minded Cost Accounting Manager to work in a start-up environment who is passionate about technology, who thinks/acts globally, and has the ability to create and implement solutions, processes and controls with a focus on the public sector. The KGS team is focused on Government customers around the world, including U.S. DoD and other national security customers.The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing cost accounting principles and ensuring KGS is compliant with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cost accounting standards. This role will be responsible for establishing the processes and procedures within KGS for managing indirect rate pools, completing annual incurred cost reporting submissions, ensuring allowability of costs included in our rate structure, preparing forward pricing rates, and billing rates. The KGS cost accountant will be responsible for management of our disclosure statement, and ensuring compliance with how we operate. Key job responsibilities• Assist in month-end and year-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary• Maintain restricted stock schedule by employee, ensuring accurate reporting of expenses within indirect rate pools• Payment reconciliation for contingent worker charging between hours billed and hours charged in KGS timekeeping system• Payroll reconciliation between ADP and actual labor costing rates being booked• Liaison between CAS (SAP) and GAAP (Oracle) book of records• Monitor employee timecard compliance• Support Overhead pool cost tracking and compliance on a monthly basis• Support KGS balance sheet reviews in collaboration with KGS finance and ensure proper financial statement reporting• Coordinate monthly financial results and analysis for Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash for monthly financial review and forecasts. Reconcile actual results and ensure proper reporting is consistent with CAS and GAAP• Support audits and internal control testing that supports compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)• Reviews and approves quarterly account reconciliation of a number of general ledger accounts that include under/over absorbed Overhead costs, inventory, deferred incomes & expenses, liabilities, warranty obligations and reserves.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience- 5+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field- Experience with senior leader level project briefings- Ability to build strong relationships and work cross functionally (Finance, Accounting, Tax)- Strong ability to deal with Ambiguity- Bachelor’s Degree or higher or equivalent experience- Must have supported or have experience with meeting US Government FAR & DFAR CAS requirements- Export Control Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI is a must as needed, so you must be a US citizen. ...

Software Development Manager III, Kuiper Ground Gateway Services

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. Have you wanted an opportunity to develop the software applications and services for an advanced global internet connectivity service? The Kuiper Ground Gateway Services team is responsible for the software and services that operate on ground gateways and terminals. This team oversees the development of architecture, solutions, and a roadmap for managing embedded systems within antennas, as well as applications for site maintenance, telemetry, over-the-air updates, and various other features. As the Software Development Manager of this team, you will guide a group of engineers in addressing these challenges, while also focusing on team development and upholding a high standard for delivery quality.Export Control RequirementDue 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- Recruit and develop top talent to achieve the team's objectives.- Establish and steer the team's long-term vision.- Manage resource allocation to meet both business objectives and career development targets.- Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals.- Collaborate closely with engineers to design and implement optimal technical designs and strategies.- Ensure project timelines are met, prioritizing tasks and managing team workload effectively.- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.- Maintain close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align software development with overall company goals.- Monitor and ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices in software development.- Provide regular performance feedback and career development guidance to team members.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of engineering team management experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations ...

Sr. Technical Program Manager, ASIC

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 Project Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager with experience in ASIC/SOC development, from architecture to pre-production stages, project management, and program management. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to develop ASIC/SOCs solutions that will go into Satellites and Ground equipment/terminals. Join us and make a difference in the lives of people around the world. Key job responsibilitiesIn this role you will: - Collaborate with engineering leaders (ASIC/SOC leads) to create project execution plans for ASIC/SOC development considering all criteria to design products the meet the power/performance and functional specs for all use conditions. - Work with ASIC, communication system, EE, and software teams to define ASIC bring-up readiness and test plans. - Work with product/program management lead to ensure that ASIC/SOC 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. - Collaborate with architecture, hardware, software, firmware, packaging and PCB teams on ensuring cross-functional deliverables are identified and tracked. - Work with external IP, Fabs, OSAT silicon services and partners to complete the execution of projects in time. 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.A day in the lifeYou must be fully competent in a variety of project management tools, SOC/IP design methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking. In addition, the candidate needs to drive ASIC bring-up readiness (HW/SW) and ASIC bring-up plan. Lastly, the candidate should have the experience of working through the various design phases of Silicon development from architecture definition, RTL design, Verification, IP design, Physical design, silicon bring up, test, characterization, quality, reliability and post silicon management. About the teamBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience- 4+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- 3+ years of software development experience- 5+ years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Executive Assistant, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.The Project Kuiper team is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated individual to support Directors in Product Development. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with strong ambiguity and show grace under pressure.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 responsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position include the ability to contribute to a global administrative support team, to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively. This position may provide back-up to the lead EA to the VP of the organization on occasion.A day in the lifeProactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendarsManagement of complex calendar and scheduling requirementsTracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding itemsAct as a liaison for direct reportsDrive key team activities such as staff meeting agendas, off-sites, and all-org meetingsSpace planningTravel coordination and expense reimbursementManagement of special projects as neededHave fun at work and help others do the sameBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications- High school or equivalent diploma- 5+ years of executive assistant experience- Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed ...

Senior SDE, Kuiper

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Are you passionate about developing mission-critical software systems? As part of the Atlas team, you'll build and maintain the backbone software infrastructure that powers our entire organization. Your work will include:- Creating systems and services for ingesting, processing, and visualizing vast amounts of satellite telemetry data - Building real-time monitoring systems to identify anomalies, detect emerging trends, and proactively alert stakeholders to critical situations that require intervention- Ensuring extremely high reliability, uptime, and performance across systems that receive and manage telemetry streams from thousands of endpointThe systems we build serve a fundamental role in the successful functioning of the satellite constellation, and several supporting teams. They depend on us to have mission-critical reliability, uptime, and performance.Key job responsibilities- Develop software systems that meet the mission criteria and requirements.- Collaborate with your fellow team members to form a strong foundation for a software organization in Project Kuiper.- Help on-board new team members.- Utilize AWS and other Amazon technologies to build high-available software services.Export Control RequirementDue 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.About the teamThe Atlas software engineering group is responsible for developing and maintaining the critical software infrastructure that enables multi-region telemetry data ingestion, health monitoring, and trend analysis across Amazon's Kuiper systems. As the core team building and managing these foundational data pipelines and analytics systems, the Atlas team bears significant ownership and responsibility to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability are met to satisfy business needs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team ...

SysDev Engineer, macOS Management, Kuiper Enterprise Technology

Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Join the Kuiper Devices & Systems (KDS) team as a System Development Engineer specializing in macOS management. This role is a unique opportunity to build the framework for managing macOS devices within Amazon Kuiper. You will collaborate with a talented team to design, implement, and scale solutions that ensure secure, compliant, and productive macOS systems. Your work will directly impact supporting Kuiper’s global mission to bridge the digital divide with innovative satellite technologies.Key job responsibilities- Platform Ownership: Develop and implement a robust framework for managing macOS devices, including configuration management, security baselines, and compliance reporting.- Integration with Entra ID: Ensure seamless integration of macOS devices with Microsoft Entra ID, focusing on secure authentication, single sign-on (SSO), and device compliance policies.- Automation and Tooling: Create and maintain automation scripts and tools to improve macOS provisioning, patching, and lifecycle management processes.- Security and Compliance: Collaborate with security and compliance teams to enforce policies such as FIPS, NIST, and STIG guidelines.- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security, and Networking teams to align macOS management strategies with broader enterprise initiatives.- Troubleshooting and Support: Provide expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex macOS-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime for end users.- Documentation: Develop detailed documentation for macOS management processes, standards, and troubleshooting guides.Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.A day in the lifeIn this role, you will develop automation scripts for macOS provisioning, collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security policies, and integrate macOS devices with Microsoft Entra ID. Daily activities include configuring MDM solutions, troubleshooting macOS-related issues, enforcing compliance with enterprise security standards, and documenting processes for future scalability. You'll work closely with security and networking teams, design scalable solutions, and ensure seamless authentication and device compliance. This role involves hands-on scripting, proactive problem-solving, and ensuring that macOS systems are efficient, secure, and aligned with organizational goals.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience- 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience- 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)- Proficiency in macOS management, including experience with MDM solutions (e.g., Jamf, Kandji, or Mosyle). ...