Sr. TPM – Mech Systems, Amazon Leo Technical Program Management

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager with hands-on mechanical systems experience to architect and lead the Leo satellite hardware and software programs. You will drive end-to-end planning, align hardware, software, and manufacturing teams, and manage risks in an agile setting.

You will collaborate with global teams to ensure on-time delivery, manage trade-offs, and communicate plans to executives while upholding export controls and program governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience.
• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience.
• Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for Leo satellite mechanical hardware and software across the full development lifecycle (requirements, development, validation) in an agile environment.
• Ensure programs meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Leo satellite mechanical hardware teams; lead technical discussions, manage trade-offs, track/report status, navigate ambiguity, and identify and mitigate programmatic risks with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate program plans, status, and critical issues clearly to executive leadership; escalate and drive urgent issues to timely closure; lead postmortem reviews and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Align design teams to program milestones and convene the right technical expertise to unblock issues.
• Support vendor management and delivery tracking.

Skills

Engineering collaboration

Technical program management

Project management

Systems engineering

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable broadband connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From households to small businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve communities and organizations operating in places without dependable internet access.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with direct experience in mechanical systems and mechanisms development to join the Leo team. You’ll play a central role in this ambitious mission, architecting the systems that will connect millions to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, as you guide the development, integration, and testing of satellite mechanical systems.

We're looking for a bold innovator who thrives on solving unprecedented challenges at a global scale. You'll collaborate with world-class teams across Amazon, making decisions that will shape the future of global connectivity. While the problems are complex and the territory uncharted, the impact is clear: your work will help transform lives. The scale is massive, the challenges are unique, and the potential to make a difference is unlimited. If you're ready to help write the next chapter in connecting the world, we want to hear from you.

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.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project planning and execution for Leo satellite mechanical hardware and software across the full development lifecycle (requirements, development, validation) in an agile environment.
• Ensure programs meet schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Leo satellite mechanical hardware teams; lead technical discussions, manage trade-offs, track/report status, navigate ambiguity, and identify and mitigate programmatic risks with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Communicate program plans, status, and critical issues clearly to executive leadership; escalate and drive urgent issues to timely closure; lead postmortem reviews and implement continuous improvement actions.
• Align design teams to program milestones and convene the right technical expertise to unblock issues.
• Support vendor management and delivery tracking.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
• 5+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
• 3+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
• Experience leading highly technical programs involving infrastructure, complex systems, systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
• 3+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
• Experience dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable results in an agile environment
• Experience in test engineering or systems engineering
• High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

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 - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually