Manager, RF Test Systems Development, Avionics / Payload - Project Kuiper

We are looking for a technical leader who has a demonstrated track record of building strong engineering teams, setting strategic vision, and delivering complex RF test solutions, to lead RF Test Systems Development teams for multiple units of the Avionics Bus and Payload.

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.

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

• Work with key stakeholders across hardware (RF, digital, mechanical) and embedded software development teams to define test strategy and requirements of flight units.
• Lead the vision and execution for Kuiper’s Hardware Test solutions including Hardware-in-the-Loop Systems.
• Lead and guide the various aspects of the RF test development team through test system architecture, equipment selection, custom PCBA design, harness design, test system build and integration, and test system commissioning and delivery to customers.
• Staff, build, and mentor the test development team with top-notch hardware test and automation engineers.
• Support test and checkout needs all the way through launch and commissioning.

A day in the life

As the RF Test Systems Development Manager, you will lead your team(s) in the development of complex RF test systems (including automation) for Avionics and / or Payload flight units for both development (qualification) and production needs.

You will be responsible for development test campaigns, including unit-level qualification test. You will lead the definition and deployment of your test systems to production test, which include external and internal manufacturing test.

You will also have the responsibility for developing and leading the subsystems test process, staffing, budgeting, and mentoring the team(s) to deliver on program objectives.

About the team

Avionics Verification and Test (AVT) is responsible for developing complex test systems (both HW and SW automation) for multiple flight units across both the satellite bus and payload. We have a wide variety of opportunities including test system design of HW, automation of test SW, custom PCBA design, and integration with the manufacturing software suite. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,900 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $234,900 / 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,

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