Senior Regulatory Aviation Engineer, Kuiper Customer Terminals

Senior Regulatory Aviation Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 3086619 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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.

Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Engineering is looking for an individual who will lead our Aviation Regulatory and Compliance organization. This is a critical role ensuring Amazon Leo's first aviation terminals meet applicable government, regulatory and company regulations on a first‑generation product. As a Senior Regulatory and Compliance Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross‑disciplinary team to conceive, design and develop innovative phased‑array antenna terminals for aviation applications. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Deliver results on complex projects involving cross‑functional teams across the company

- Subject matter expert on all regulatory and compliance for Leo's aviation product development

- Work with stakeholders to define regulatory requirements and product definition

- Contribute to and influence new product design and architecture

- Understand current system capabilities and limitations and how this impacts regulatory and compliance

- Problem‑solve and explore solutions to current processes and systems

- Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to deliver a quality product on time and at cost

- Drive continuous improvement

- Flawless execution in delivery of documents and systems to meet and exceed our partner teams timelines

- This role will require travel

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.

About the Team

Amazon Leo is one of the first in the world LEO satellite constellations providing affordable broadband access across the world. This team is comprised on industry‑leading experts in diverse fields aligned to the mission to serve the under‑or not‑served adequately populations across the world.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related, or equivalent work experience

- 5+ years of managing complex technology projects working directly with engineering teams

- 5+ years in an aviation regulatory and/or compliance role (DO160, FAR P21/P145, OEM Boeing/Airbus)

- 5+ years of supply chain and/or manufacturing for complex systems/devices

- 3+ years of leading high performing, technologically savvy teams

- Experience leading and defining requirements and driving these across diverse organizations

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects

- Experience understanding of product development process in Satcom Aviation Electronics systems or sub‑systems

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/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.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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