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Amazon lists this Manager, Payload Manufacturing Test Engineering, Amazon Leo opportunity in kirkland, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manager, Payload Manufacturing Test Engineering, Amazon Leo
Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers — from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
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.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our PAA Manufacturing Test engineering team at Amazon Leo. In this role, you will own the people, processes, and equipment that keep our functional and environmental tests running at peak performance. You will lead a team of engineers, setting the technical direction and operational strategy for functional testing of satellite hardware. You will be responsible for building and developing a high-performing engineering team while also rolling up your sleeves to solve complex technical challenges alongside them.
You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on tens of millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
People Management & Team Leadership
Directly manage a team of test process and frontline support engineers supporting phased-array antenna manufacturing via functional and environmental testing
Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent; conduct performance reviews and support career growth
Set clear goals and priorities for the team; foster a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement
Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and unblock the engineering team during daily test operations
Technical Leadership & Operations
Own the strategy and execution for functional tests in compliance with applicable standards including MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016, and MIL-STD-1540
Serve as the primary technical authority and owner for automated test equipment (EGSE and test systems): maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, bring-up, and commissioning of new equipment
Troubleshoot and identify root causes of issues in test processes; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Partner with IT Infrastructure professionals to resolve networking and communication issues with test equipment
Establish and continuously improve functional test processes to maximize output and enable rapid transition from engineering development to rate production
Process Development & Operational Excellence
Identify improvement opportunities and execute initiatives to ensure product quality, reduce lead time, and increase productivity
Enable production test autonomy by challenging requirements, simplifying work procedures, and automating actions
Participate in lean manufacturing improvement efforts and drive operational excellence initiatives
Establish and maintain calibration procedures and visual management of production tooling and equipment
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with cross‑functional teams including electrical engineering, RF engineering, mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, test software, flight software, reliability, maintenance, quality, and program management
Represent the Integrated Satellite Testing value stream in program reviews, roadmap planning, and resource discussions with senior leadership
A day in the life
As the Engineering Manager of the PAA Manufacturing Test Engineering team, you will balance people leadership with hands‑on technical engagement. Your days will include coaching and developing your engineering team, reviewing test rack readiness and calibration status, and engaging directly with cross‑functional partners to align on priorities for continuous improvement and new process development. You will be the go‑to engineering leader when production issues arise — driving rapid root cause analysis and corrective action. You will also spend time building the team’s long‑term capabilities: hiring great engineers, developing processes that scale, and investing in automation that reduces manual burden on your team.
About the team
This is a fast‑paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost. We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
5+ years of engineering team management experience
5+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands‑on engineering environment experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
Experience leading manufacturing of components and assemblies for Space applications
Proven ability to structure and simplify complex challenges in ambiguous operating conditions
5+ years of experience working directly on the design or manufacture of phased‑array antennas
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at
USA, WA, Kirkland - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Worksite address
kirkland, WA, 98034, US
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