Site Launch Readiness Engineer

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sub Same Day (SSD) Operations Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead end-to-end testing and validation of site configurations for new launches and retrofits. You will coordinate with Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure readiness before go-live.

You will manage cross-functional activities, identify gaps, drive improvements, and travel up to 80% domestically, including multi-week spans. A strong technical acumen and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go-live phases.
• Experience building launch readiness frameworks, standard work, playbooks, and scalable deployment mechanisms across multiple concurrent sites.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, MS Project) at an advanced level.
• 3+ years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end testing and validation of site configurations across new launches and retrofits, ensuring all virtual and physical systems are ready for operations prior to go-live.
• Partner with internal teams (Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, Operations) and external vendors to set project priorities, establish milestones, and drive schedules to meet deadlines.
• Proactively assess configuration readiness, identify gaps or risks in advance of deployment timelines, and drive solutions to mitigate impact.
• Lead and coordinate execution efforts to validate that systems, equipment, and automated processes function per established standards and guidelines.
• Monitor and report on testing progress including significant milestones and conditions which would affect site launch cost or schedule.
• Solve ambiguous problems across multiple configurations and systems; develop scalable processes and mechanisms that improve readiness and reduce defects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple organizations to ensure alignment and timely handover.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives that optimize the team's efficiency, improve site readiness visibility, and raise the quality bar for launches.
• Travel up to 80% domestically; travel intensity can be variable and consist of up to three weeks in a row, including weekends.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Launch readiness

MS Office Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Sub Same Day (SSD) Operations Engineer in Arlington, VA to lead end-to-end testing and validation of site configurations for new launches and retrofits. You will coordinate with Launch, IT, Startup, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure readiness before go-live.

You will manage cross-functional activities, identify gaps, drive improvements, and travel up to 80% domestically, including multi-week spans. A strong technical acumen and stakeholder management are essential.