Integration Engineer Manager - Launch Operations, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo

Amazon • Merritt Island, FL

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About The Position

Amazon Leo 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.

The Integration Engineer Manager will lead the launch operations final
integration team, responsible for all joint operations with launch vehicle
providers. This team oversees all joint operations including Leo and launch
vehicle hardware and operations.

Additionally, the Integration Engineer Manager is responsible for process
deconfliction, completion of satellite electrical and separation verifications,
and day of launch operations.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical setting and leads
collaboration with other departments to reach the best solution to any problem
while maintaining launch readiness.

You will oversee integrated Leo and Launch Vehicle operations for all Leo
launches. For each mission, you will own ICD deliverable inputs and verification
artifacts, deconflict facility or Leo resources, ensure adequate staffing for
operations, represent the integration team during program reviews, and lead day
of launch activities.

You will also lead the team responsible for all procedures, engineering
verifications, joint operation planning, and continuous improvement related to
these items.

We are a fast-paced, data-driven team, and work with leaders in multiple
technology areas to deliver the best product for our customers. We hold each
other to relentlessly high standards, and constantly look for ways to improve
the product’s performance, quality and cost. We are excited about the technical
challenges, which motivates us rather than discourages us.
We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond
what is possible today.

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members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

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levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates
knowledge sharing and mentorship.

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of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent, or Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of technical leadership role
• 5+ years of experience with space launch systems and operations
• 3+ years experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
• Able to pass Kennedy Space Center background checks
• Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport and Must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of Space Vehicle/Satellite Operations, Space Communications or related industry experience
• Experience communicating effectively with senior leadership
• 5+ years experience in space hardware integration operations
• Experience with launch vehicle electrical testing and networking
• Highly familiar with QTP/ATP and production test methods, and automated data acquisition and collection
• Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.) a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams, mission management, and launch vehicle providers to ensure satellite readiness for launch
• Develop integrated operations procedures for new and existing vehicles
• Own anomaly resolution and corrective action implementation
• Drive engineering project throughout launch campaigns, make technical trade-offs, and resolve blocking issues.
• Provide launch readiness for the engineering team
• Provide on console support during launch countdown
• Assist in hiring personnel (engineers and technicians) related to above tasking.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager