Electrical Engineering Manager - Launch Vehicle Integration, Amazon Leo
Company: Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Location: Redmond
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our
mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to
customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual
households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government
agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and 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. As an Electrical
Engineering Manager for Launch Vehicle Integration, you will lead a
team responsible for electrical interfaces supporting satellite
integration and launch operations. You will provide technical
leadership, review and guide engineering work, and coordinate
closely with partner teams to support integration, production, and
mission execution. This role requires strong engineering judgment,
the ability to operate in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment,
and a commitment to high-quality, schedule-driven execution while
scaling and developing a high-performing engineering team. Key job
responsibilities We are seeking an excellent engineering leader who
combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a
demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and
effectively. In this role you will: • Provide technical guidance
and decision-making support to engineers working satellite
integration and EGSE development • Prioritize team work based on
integration schedules, production needs, and mission priorities •
Coach and mentor engineers through design reviews, test readiness
reviews, and problem resolution • Champion satellite health during
integration, identifying and resolving issues before they impact
mission readiness • Capable of reviewing electrical interface
designs and analyses from third-party developers, ensuring
requirements are met and risks are understood and mitigated • Drive
continuous improvement in how the team executes reviews, testing,
and qualification activities • Balance near-term execution needs
with longer-term team development and technical roadmap planning •
Support 10-15% travel to launch sites and external vendors • Be a
technical role model; instilling best practices across the full
development cycle This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys
being close to the technical work/details, values high engineering
standards, and takes pride in building and supporting a strong,
capable team. If this sounds like the role for you, come make
history with us! A day in the life As an Electrical Engineering
Manager, you will lead the Launch Vehicle Integration – Electrical
Engineering development team, supporting satellite integration and
launch vehicle interfaces. Your time will be split between
reviewing technical work, providing technical direction to your
team, and coordinating with partner teams to support ongoing
integration and production activities. You will also spend time
coaching engineers and helping the team operate effectively as it
scales, while regularly making technical decisions related to
requirements compliance, test adequacy, and qualification
readiness. You will hold a high bar for engineering quality while
keeping work moving forward. On a given day, you may review
electrical interface designs or test results from your team and
third-party developers; help resolve issues identified during or
prior to satellite integration; support the authoring and execution
of system qualification reviews; or provide guidance on EGSE
design, use, and deployment. You will work closely with mission
management, manufacturing, and integration teams to align
priorities, manage risk, and support schedule-driven execution.
This role requires comfort operating in a fast-paced, sometimes
ambiguous environment where priorities can change and issues must
be addressed quickly to support integration and mission needs. You
will work with a team of top-notch engineers and collaborate with
multiple spacecraft design and integration teams. Along the way, we
guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive
impact on tens of millions of people. About the team Our team is
responsible for delivering launch vehicle integration flight and
ground electrical interfaces, and ground support equipment
supporting Amazon Leo’s satellite constellation. We take ownership
and work hard to deliver the highest quality solutions to support
the long-term success of Amazon Leo. This team consists of a broad
set of technical backgrounds, and we look forward to welcoming
people that are excited to help us deliver broadband internet to
underserved communities! BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree
in electrical engineering or equivalent - 3 years of engineering
team management experience - 5 years of experience in electrical
engineering within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex
hardware environments - Experience owning or supporting electrical
interfaces between independently-developed systems - Demonstrated
experience reviewing third-party designs for requirements
compliance, test adequacy, and qualification completeness - Strong
understanding of requirements flow-down, verification planning, and
configuration control - Proven ability to balance technical depth
with execution priorities in a fast-paced production and
integration environment - Excellent communication skills, with
experience interfacing across engineering, manufacturing,
integration, and program/mission teams PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field -
Experience with the project management of technical projects -
Experience supporting satellite integration and/or launch vehicle
interfaces - Familiarity with satellite power systems, charging
operations, and health monitoring - Experience designing or owning
spacecraft EGSE or test systems used for hardware integration and
verification - Background in working with external suppliers or
partners for hardware development - Experience supporting
production or high-cadence integration environments - Prior
experience scaling a team that is operating under schedule pressure
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. If you have a
disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during
the application and hiring process, including support for the
interview or onboarding process, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more
information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,
please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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
https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Redmond - 151,000.00 -
204,300.00 USD annually
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