Mission Manager, Launch Operations

Amazon • Merritt Island, FL

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About The Position

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 with
experience in launch vehicle and dispenser interface management; launch systems
integration; mission management; project management; and program management for
complex multi-manifest launches. The role will interface with cross-functional
engineering and program/product management teams to manage launch campaigns,
interface with launch vehicle and dispenser system providers, and interface with
internal stakeholders delivering satellites to the launch site. Join us and make
a difference to people 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering or related field
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, key vendors, and senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated strong ownership, urgency to drive projects to closure, and desire to learn in a dynamic environment
• Experience with schedule tracking and Program Management tools such as SmartSheet, Jira, and Confluence.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Astronautical Engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Track record of executing complex, multi-manifest launch campaigns on time, to scope, with high quality.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
• Independently driven, resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction.
• Experience interfacing with variety of launch and dispenser system providers, Range Safety officers and legal/export/regulatory compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Plan efficient launch campaigns in a highly dynamic environment.
• Manage a complex schedule developed with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have technical proficiency with satellite integration.
• Drive engineering project throughout launch campaigns, make technical trade-offs, track and report on status, and resolve blocking issues.
• Oversee program plans for launch vehicle and dispenser system providers.
• Lead launch integration activities at the payload processing facility / launch site.
• Collaborate with payload processing facility stakeholders and drive requirements to closure.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders responsible for delivering satellites to the launch site and satellite handling during integration activities.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal/regulatory and export control for contracts management, import/export, and related regulatory compliance.
• Work with satellite subsystems product/program management to ensure that Range Safety compliance is met.
• Fully competent in a variety of project management tools, methodologies and techniques for all phases of the project life-cycle and exhibit demonstrated proficiency in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality and risk management, reporting and metric development/tracking.

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: Mid Level