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.

Key job responsibilities

As the Senior Manager of HW Wireless HW Development and Test, you will help to build and supervise a team of experts in antenna prototyping and test for both R&D and production phases.

In this role, you will be overseeing the following:

• Develop over the air test infrastructure including anechoic chambers and robotic nearfield scanners

• Develop prototyping capability including equipment, SW tools, rework stations, inspection cameras

• Build and test prototypes in support of R&D efforts

• Conduct test and verification on HW at different stages of the product cycle, generate test reports and provide analysis on the results in support of different development and production activities

• Develop post processing algorithms and tools in support of antenna, RF and electrical test

• Develop the technology solutions, define and execute products and test infrastructure for upcoming generations of Kuiper's wireless technology

• Develop planning and resource management systems in support of HW test at scale

This is a highly visible role with several internal customers, a sizeable body of full time and/or contingent staff, a very large facility that hosts highly advanced test systems.

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 life

• Partner with recruiting team, interview candidates, onboard new hires

• Work with their team to develop infrastructure for testing

• Direct/lead internal team on the development of the infrastructure for satellite production

About the team

The team under this Sr Manager role will be a mix of Antenna designers, SW developers architects and HW developers.

Basic Qualifications

· MS degree in electrical engineering, with coursework and/or research work on antennas or RF/Microwave, or equivalent experience

· 10+ years of experience in development and/or research experience in antenna, RF systems, or DSP development

· 5+ years of experience in technical and/or team leadership

· 5+ years of experience in antenna/RF testing

· 2+ years of leading software development in support of test or calibration

Preferred Qualifications

· PhD in EE, ME or CS with some course or research work in antennas or RF

· Experience in setting up antenna or RF lab

· Experience in development in cross-disciplinary environment

· Deep understanding of antenna test systems and post-processing algorithms

· Experience in development of phased arrays or satellite payloads in general

· Experience project/program management

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,600/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.