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Amazon · 7 hours ago

Sr. TPM - Satellite Mechanical and Launch Vehicle Integration

Redmond, Washington, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$149K/yr - $201K/yr

5+ years exp

Amazon is redefining global connectivity through its mission to deliver fast, affordable broadband via low Earth orbit satellites. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead Satellite Mechanical, Analysis, and Launch Vehicle Integration, ensuring successful project delivery and alignment across engineering teams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end Satellite Design and Mechanical Systems programs from concept through production, managing initiatives that span multiple engineering disciplines and directly impact Leo's satellite constellation deployment

Partner closely with engineering driving engineering trades and technical solutions. (system, sub-system, and component level)

Develop structured risk management approaches, maintaining a high bar of accountability across design and production teams to ensure program commitments are met

Develop integrated schedules, dependencies, risks, and tradeoffs in a high-speed, high-complexity, agile environment

Apply understanding of concept of operations, system budgets, CAD, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), structural analysis, configuration management and change control for mission-critical Satellite Design and Mechanical Systems

Translate engineering concepts into executable plans

Ensure successful mechanical launch vehicle integration and deliverables

Formulate plans with engineering and manufacturing for new product introductions including DFM, manufacturing processes, test strategies, and automated test system development

Drive cross-team alignment on ownership, sequencing, and delivery while adapting quickly as conditions change, ensuring deliverables meet customer, mission and program requirements

Qualification

Technical Program ManagementStructural AnalysisMechanical DesignCAD SystemsFinite Element MethodsManufacturing Test StrategiesGeometric DimensioningTolerancingRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

5+ years of technical product or program management experience

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in the development of structural systems and analysis for aerospace applications

Preferred

Ability to engage in technical discussions with engineering to reach optimum system level trades and drive technical solutions

Proven track record managing complex programs at scale, including building execution plans, defining success metrics, mitigating risk, and driving cross-functional alignment with interdisciplinary stakeholders

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

High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Proven ability to deal effectively with ambiguity while leading in a high-speed, agile environment

Proven leadership skills to lead team(s) without direct authority

Experience in static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods

Experience in CAD systems with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of space/flight hardware

Direct knowledge of requirements for launching spacecraft on launch vehicles

Experience with manufacturing test strategies, test methods and automation

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave