Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Space Simulation Lab

Job description

Description
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at Amazon's Project Kuiper, you will drive complex technical programs from concept to launch, with specific focus on managing the space simulation laboratory equipment and infrastructure.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that meet customer needs and advance Kuiper's satellite testing capabilities.

Key job responsibilities
Program Management
• Lead cross-functional technical programs through the full development lifecycle
• Create and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and dependencies
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and communicate status to stakeholders
• Drive technical decision-making processes and facilitate trade-off discussions
• Develop metrics to measure program success and operational health
• Document technical requirements and ensure alignment across teams
• Manage scope and prioritize features based on business impact
Laboratory Equipment Management
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and maintenance of specialized equipment for the space simulation laboratory
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and integration of simulation hardware
• Develop and implement processes for equipment calibration, certification, and compliance with aerospace testing standards
• Manage the laboratory expansion roadmap to accommodate new satellite testing requirements
• Create and maintain documentation for laboratory equipment, procedures, and safety protocols
Environmental Test Chamber Implementation
• Lead the end-to-end installation process for environmental test chambers, including thermal vacuum chambers, and vibration tables
• Develop detailed bring-up plans for each test chamber with clear milestones, dependencies, and acceptance criteria
• Coordinate facility modifications required for test chamber installation, including power, cooling, and structural requirements
• Manage vendor relationships during installation, commissioning, and qualification phases of environmental test equipment
• Create and implement test protocols to validate chamber performance against specifications
• Establish operational procedures and training programs for test chamber usage
• Develop maintenance schedules and calibration protocols to ensure continuous operational readiness
Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
• Scope and define future laboratory expansion projects to increase testing throughput and quality
• Analyze current testing bottlenecks and develop data-driven proposals for capacity improvements
• Create business cases for new equipment investments based on throughput requirements and ROI analysis
• Design and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and reduce cycle time
• Develop automation strategies to enhance test repeatability and data quality
• Establish quality metrics and implement continuous improvement methodologies for test operations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to anticipate future testing needs based on product roadmap
• Research emerging test technologies and methodologies to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities

A day in the life
This Position will work M-F 8A-4:30p.

Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of team management experience
- 3+ years of program or project management experience
- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
- 3+ years of delivering cross functional projects experience
- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
- Experience in data mining, data management, reporting, and SQL queries

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

The base pay for this position ranges from $74,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $163,100/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.

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This position will remain posted until filled.

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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