Project Kuiper is Amazon’s initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will deliver fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the globe. Our Customer Terminal (CT) antenna team is developing industry-defining phased array technologies to connect users to the Kuiper satellite network from virtually anywhere on Earth.

We are seeking a world-class technical and engineering leader to lead our Customer Terminal antenna team. This individual will be responsible for advancing the state-of-the-art in phased array antennas, overseeing innovation at the intersection of RF, antenna, ASIC, and communication systems. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead one of the most advanced phased array development groups in the world, delivering products that are both technically revolutionary and massively scalable.

Key job responsibilities
As the Senior Manager of Customer Terminal Antenna Development, you will:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of antenna engineers, RF experts, ASIC interface specialists, and system architects.
- Drive the end-to-end development of high-performance, low-cost electronically steerable antenna systems for LEO satellite communication.
- Ensure seamless integration between custom ASICs and antenna systems for optimal RF performance.
- Own phased array architecture, design, simulation, prototyping, test, and production integration.
- Influence and define system-level requirements in collaboration with the ASIC, software, systems, and product teams.
- Champion engineering excellence and innovation, setting a high bar for technical depth, quality, and delivery.
- Build a strong culture of ownership, where engineers are empowered to innovate and challenge assumptions.
- Represent the antenna team in cross-functional executive-level meetings and technical reviews.
- Serve as the technical voice of authority, providing expert guidance and mentorship to senior engineers.
- Partner with recruiting to attract top-tier talent and continue scaling the team.

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
- Reviewing antenna system metrics from the latest over-the-air performance tests.
- lead a deep-dive design review with RF and ASIC teams aligning on a new interface concept and future optimizations.
- meet with program leadership to assess development timelines.
- work directly with engineers to whiteboard a new architecture for a current and future array implementaion.
- develop new tools and tests systems to unblock engineering activities.
- look around corners to predict and get ahead of any engineering roadblocks.
- Review a hiring panel and feedback for future high performing candidates.

About the team
The Kuiper Antennas and CT team is developing the next generation of high-performance, low-cost antennas to bring global internet high speed internet to the unserved and underserved. The team is composed of world-class experts in phased array design, RF systems, hardware and software development, and custom ASIC integration. We work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and technically challenging environment, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible every day.

This role will lead one of the most ambitious and technically advanced antenna teams in the world, with the mission to deliver a transformational product to global customers.