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.

We are looking for an leader for Test System and Automation. The ideal candidate will drive the strategy and execution of automated test solutions while overseeing the development of robust production test systems.

Key job responsibilities
This is a role for a highly collaborative individual who will help us with optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements.
We are looking for an engineer who combines superb technical and analytical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively:

* Lead and mentor Test Systems and Automation development team
* Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for test automation and test system development
* Drive continuous improvement in test efficiency, reliability, and scalability
* Manage resource allocation and prioritization across multiple projects
* Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align test solutions with business needs
* Oversee the design and implementation of new test system architectures
* Guide the development of operator-friendly automation interfaces
* Ensure standardization and quality across replicated test systems
* Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects
* Drive innovation in test methodologies and automation solutions
* Investigate and troubleshoot yield issues during prototype and production builds
* Drive cross-functional schedules, test requirements, specifications and limits with the cross functional teams
* Establish and oversee robust software quality processes including SDLC implementation, version control protocols, and comprehensive validation procedures for test automation code, ensuring traceability between requirements and delivered solutions while maintaining compliance with industry standards
* Develop documentation and KPIs for system reliability, maintenance and software quality monitoring

As Test System and Automation Manager, success is measured through tangible improvements in operational independence, demonstrated by reduced engineering escalations and increased operator autonomy in test execution. The role requires delivering reliable, scalable test systems and automation solutions that consistently meet quality standards while supporting production growth. Success also means building and maintaining high-performing teams that effectively develop and implement innovative test solutions. Key metrics include system reliability, project delivery timelines, automation adoption rates, and cost-effective scaling of test capabilities across manufacturing operations.


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.

A day in the life
You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon in different locations. The Test System and Automation Manager's day centers on leading both automation and test systems teams through technical and strategic guidance. Daily activities include production floor walks to assess system performance, team stand-ups to align priorities, and technical reviews of automation code and test system designs. The role requires constant collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring project deliverables stay on track. Time is split between hands-on technical guidance, administrative duties like resource planning, and strategic initiatives to improve test system reliability and automation capabilities while maintaining quality standards.

About the team
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.