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. We're looking for an outstanding senior technical leader with a successful background leading a team in the development of complex space systems. This individual will plan and execute strategic initiatives to advance the development of spacecraft Bus architectures for our future LEO missions. The ideal candidate will have a history of delivering flight vehicle hardware and high impact innovations, with extensive expertise and experience across multiple aspects of vehicle design. This is a hands-on technical leadership role collecting inputs from, and providing essential input to multiple subsystems, disciplines, and leadership team. The ideal candidate has experience making major trades for satellite bus architectures, including integration of all subsystems, payload, and interface
· 10+ years of experience in multi-discipline team management, delivering highly innovative solutions for technologically complex space hardware. · Experience in the processes to develop space flight ready hardware – including documentation, design and analysis tools, iteration management, version control, issue tracking (Jira / Trac), test and qualification processes. · Experience with structural design and dynamics requirements for spacecraft, and all environment factors affecting long term on-orbit reliability. · Experience in full dev cycle for vehicle development from concept trades through