Description
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.

In this role, you will manage a team of engineers and scientists responsible for the design, development, and qualification of the satellite solar array. You’ll identify system requirements through negotiation with other disciplines and apply research, creativity, and experience to develop road maps for the most effective solar array. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of work and timely execution to ensure the success of Project Kuiper.

Key job responsibilities
In this role, the Solar Array Manager will be responsible for overseeing and leading both the future development of solar cell technologies and the implementation of those technologies into a useable solar array that meets the power requirements of current and future satellites. This includes conducting technology feasibility studies, prioritizing a team of engineers for the near term and long term solar goals, developing yearly budgets and roadmaps for executing goals, and ensuring the team delivers a qualified solar array to the satellite. The Solar Array Manager will coordinate and generate requirements across multiple cross-disciplinary functions to ensure the array meets end of life power objectives.
In addition to the technical responsibilities of the role, the manager will be responsible for providing guidance, mentorship and support to team members. Ensuring the team is working towards common goals and aligned to both the short term and long term goals of Kuiper.

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 open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications
Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.
7+ years of engineering experience in the field of solar power renewable energy.
3+ years of management experience leading a team of engineers/scientists.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration.
In depth knowledge of solar energy systems, including photovoltaic (PV) technologies, solar array design principles, solar inverters, and electrical systems.
Specific understanding of solar cell degradation factors and technologies to mitigate them.
Has executed, or led a team to execute, the development and qualification regimen for space flight hardware.
Has the ability to distill ambiguous requirements into actionable plans and delivered results aligned with business objectives.
Experience with CAD and PLM systems, preferably NX and Team Center.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,800/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, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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