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.

Project Kuiper is seeking a Test Manager to join the Integrated Test Value Stream to support production. This role will work closely with the Integration Test Value Stream Manager to supervise a technician team that performs testing for multiple types of satellite sub-assemblies as well as full-vehicle testing. The individual will have strong leadership skills and be required to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment where communication and organization will be critical. This will require supervisory duties as well as working as an operator in the test lab.

Key job responsibilities
- Supervise a team of technicians focused on full-rate production.
- Work with management to plan and coordinate daily tasks for technicians and activities of all operations with an ability to adapt to changing schedules and other dynamic priorities.
- Work cross-functionally with management, facilities, and supply chain to maintain operations and materials for the Integrated Test Value Stream
- Ability to provide timely feedback on designs, processes, and custom equipment used in routine prototyping, fabrication, and characterization.
- Author, maintain, and train others to all relevant process documentation, including Assembly, Inspection, Testing/In-Process Characterization, and Packaging Procedures.
- Review and approve rework to ensure accuracy and enforce traceability.
- Comply with all Company Policies including Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment Requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Able to accommodate flexible working hours. (Current shifts: 2nd shift - Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, 5:00 pm - 3:30am)

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
A Test Manager in this role will play a valuable part in ensuring hardware is ready to be integrated on a satellite and that satellites are ready to be delivered for launch. You will have to be comfortable in a high paced environment and be able to multitask while still being able to produce high quality work. You will be leading a group of technicians expected to test and deliver hardware at a high rate while maintaining quality. You will be working to constantly improve processes that will make impacts on the efficiency of the satellite factory. You will also play a key role in the career growth of technicians on your team.

Must have Aerospace / Environmental Test or other highly related industry experience.