Project Kuiper 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.

Manufacturing systems engineering under Kuiper prod-ops is responsible for delivering test software, test hardware and test frameworks that improve speed and quality of testing of satellite components. We partner with engineering and production teams to bring reliability and repeatability to our test systems, improve throughput and accelerate the transition. We are seeking a experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead our Testing and Automation initiatives. This role will be crucial in driving the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of our testing processes and automation frameworks across multiple projects and teams.

Success in this role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. An ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring that our testing and automation initiatives deliver measurable value. They will be responsible for building and executing a roadmap that modernizes our testing infrastructure while fostering a culture of quality-first development.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive testing and automation strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams in implementing automated testing solutions.
• Set up and enforce mechanisms for ensure testing is integrated into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) from the early stages.
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to enhance the testing and automation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align testing efforts with business objectives and customer needs.