What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Manager - Technical (Systems), Kuiper Device Technology - Mobility position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
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.
As a Principal Technical Product Manager for Systems & Hardware on the Project Kuiper Digital Technology Mobility team, you will create and drive the product strategy, vision, and technology roadmap for mobility products for aviation, maritime and land mobility. This role focuses on integrating satellite connectivity with onboard systems to deliver seamless customer experience . This role is inherently cross-functional - you will work closely with engineering, design, operations, finance, and executive teams to envision, develop, and launch innovative mobility products and services.
A successful candidate will be both creative and highly analytical with in-depth hardware and systems knowledge in multiple different domain areas , able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love. We are looking for someone customer obsessed and technology savvy – with a proven track record of delivering successful communication products and services. Project Kuiper’s success requires leaders who are owners, and who possess the entrepreneurial spirit needed to create new products. Our leaders solve complex problems and get things done.
Key job responsibilities
•Understand and articulate customer needs, conduct on-going customer research, leverage internal knowledge and expertise, and prioritize feature requirements
•Be a passionate advocate for the customer; provide the voice of the customer
•Inspire the team with the product vision, and work cross-functionally to bring the product to life
• Lead technical product strategy and architecture decisions for satellite communication systems, with specific focus on ASIC-based modem and digital beam forming solutions, while ensuring alignment between hardware capabilities, system requirements, and business objectives
• Drive cross-functional development of integrated RF systems, overseeing the optimization of phased array antenna systems, sensor integration (IMU/GNSS), and EMI/EMC compliance, while managing technical trade-offs and performance metrics
• Define and execute product roadmap for reusable technology, focusing on scalable SATCOM architecture, including specification of critical parameters (G/T, EIRP), system integration requirements, and validation strategies for complex RF systems
•Serve as the technical product expert, assisting marketing with press briefing, industry talks, and whitepapers and participating with business development in product and service discussions with customers.
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
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
About the team
You will be joining a highly technical product management team that is focused on defining and driving the product requirements for all of the customer facing hardware, software and systems for the Kuiper mobility solution.
You are adept at context switching between technical deep-dives with ASIC and RF engineering teams and navigating critical decisions on modem and beam forming ASIC development, system architecture trade-offs, and RF performance optimization while aligning technical capabilities with business goals. The role demands both hands-on technical expertise in satellite communications and the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear product strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's/Masters Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical work experience plus an MBA or 4 years demonstrated business leadership experience
- 7 years of experience in product management, systems engineering, IC design or applications engineering
- 5 years of experience developing or managing complex wireless devices for satellite broadband in aircraft
- 5 years of experience in digital signal processing implementation in ASICs and understanding of RF simulation tools and antenna design software
- 5 years of experience with end-to-end product in designing and implementing modem architectures and phased array antenna systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering or Wireless Communications Systems
- In-depth knowledge of communication customer terminal product life cycle from prototype, assembly, certification, launch, and maintenance for linefit and retrofit across Mobility industry , like aerospace, land mobility or Maritime.
- 2 years of experience overseeing roadmap strategy and definition
- 5 years of practical experience in integrating various sensor systems, including IMUs, GNSS receivers, and magnetometers into complex hardware designs.
- Experience working with OEMs and delivering complete communication solution.
- Experience in navigating critical decisions on modem and beamforming ASIC development, system architecture trade-offs, and RF performance optimization while aligning technical capabilities with business goals.
- The role demands both hands-on technical expertise in satellite communications and the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear product strategies.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279,900/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 : $161,900 - $279,900
