What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mission Integrator - Launch Operations, Project Kuiper position at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC?
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering or related field and 7 years of relevant experience.
- 5 years experience with requirements management, functional requirements parsing, derivation, and allocation; systems design, systems integration, technical risk identification and management strategies, and Verification and Validation (V&V) principles in the launch industry.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, key vendors, and senior business leaders.
- Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Demonstrated strong ownership, urgency to drive projects to closure, and desire to learn in a dynamic environment with minimal direction
- Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Passport
- Ability and willingness to comply with the Government of French Guiana which mandates that travelers receive vaccinations for yellow fever or applicable government exemption
- With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to lift up to 49 pounds on some occasions, stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours (with breaks), and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 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 Technical Program Manager to own the technical requirements between the satellite, dispenser, and launch vehicles to provide an integrated system for launch. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to define mission configurations and verify multiple launch vehicle and mission requirements sets, interface with launch vehicle and dispenser system providers, and interface with internal stakeholders delivering satellites to the launch site. The role will perform launch vehicle and dispenser interface management; launch systems integration; configuration management; requirements definition, management, and verification for complex multi-manifest launches. This role reports directly to the Head of Mission Management. 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 • Define and manage internal and external interface requirement sets for satellites, satellite dispensers, and launch vehicles. Identify requirement gaps between systems and work with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment. • Manage verification artifact generation, review, and approval for Kuiper hardware and dispenser and launch vehicle providers. • Define payload configurations based on launch vehicle requirements and capabilities, satellite and dispenser readiness, and mission timelines. • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage technical and programmatic risks to ensure timely and successful deployment of the Kuiper constellation. • Work with satellite subsystems product/program management to ensure that Range Safety compliance is met. • Coordinate with the design and integration teams to ensure successful spacecraft to launch vehicle integration and resolve any technical challenges. • Scale solutions and processes across a suite of launch vehicles to optimize launch opportunities and drive efficiencies across the Kuiper program • Collaborate with partner organizations to prepare and deliver test procedures, tracking all activities and ensuring readiness for launch. A day in the life You will support multiple missions with multiple launch providers in parallel defining and managing interfaces, requirements, and payload configurations. For each mission and launch vehicle you will work with mission managers and dispenser and satellite engineering teams to define and approve interface requirements, develop mission configurations consistent with these interface requirements and mission schedules, and generate and review verification artifacts in preparation for launch. Work with a team of professional, experienced, space enthusiast Mission Managers to provide an efficient launch cadence to meet Kuiper production rates. Collaboration with various teams in Kuiper is essential as we strive to innovate and make launch as routine as boarding a passenger flight. About the team Here 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.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of over 3,000 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 Technical Program Manager to own the technical requirements between the satellite, dispenser, and launch vehicles to provide an integrated system for launch. The role will interface with cross-functional engineering and program/product management teams to define mission configurations and verify multiple launch vehicle and mission requirements sets, interface with launch vehicle and dispenser system providers, and interface with internal stakeholders delivering satellites to the launch site. The role will perform launch vehicle and dispenser interface management; launch systems integration; configuration management; requirements definition, management, and verification for complex multi-manifest launches. This role reports directly to the Head of Mission Management. 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 • Define and manage internal and external interface requirement sets for satellites, satellite dispensers, and launch vehicles. Identify requirement gaps between systems and work with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment. • Manage verification artifact generation, review, and approval for Kuiper hardware and dispenser and launch vehicle providers. • Define payload configurations based on launch vehicle requirements and capabilities, satellite and dispenser readiness, and mission timelines. • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage technical and programmatic risks to ensure timely and successful deployment of the Kuiper constellation. • Work with satellite subsystems product/program management to ensure that Range Safety compliance is met. • Coordinate with the design and integration teams to ensure successful spacecraft to launch vehicle integration and resolve any technical challenges. • Scale solutions and processes across a suite of launch vehicles to optimize launch opportunities and drive efficiencies across the Kuiper program • Collaborate with partner organizations to prepare and deliver test procedures, tracking all activities and ensuring readiness for launch. A day in the life You will support multiple missions with multiple launch providers in parallel defining and managing interfaces, requirements, and payload configurations. For each mission and launch vehicle you will work with mission managers and dispenser and satellite engineering teams to define and approve interface requirements, develop mission configurations consistent with these interface requirements and mission schedules, and generate and review verification artifacts in preparation for launch. Work with a team of professional, experienced, space enthusiast Mission Managers to provide an efficient launch cadence to meet Kuiper production rates. Collaboration with various teams in Kuiper is essential as we strive to innovate and make launch as routine as boarding a passenger flight. About the team Here 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.
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering.
- Experience interfacing with variety of launch and dispenser system providers, Range Safety officers and legal/export/regulatory compliance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
- Experience in mass properties definitions and reports with ability to review and combine multiple independent systems
- Strong project management skills, including knowledge and experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,400/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.
Salary : $133,900 - $231,400
