Sr. Technical Program Manager - 3GPP Stack, Amazon Leo

Company: Amazon
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

At Amazon, we’re inventing on behalf of customers, and with Amazon Leo, we’re redefining what global connectivity looks like. Our mission is to deliver fast, affordable connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Every system we build helps connect people to education, healthcare, opportunity, and each other. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead integration and development of our next generation satellites. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering, driving complex programs that ultimately become part of the LEO satellite infrastructure powering global connectivity. In this role, you will lead design, implementation, deployment and operations of a 3GPP 5G NTN and Open RAN based networking and management stack functions for the satellite payloads. You will work closely with software, test and validation, reliability, RF hardware, and custom silicon development teams to optimize low-latency high-reliability payload connectivity solution. This is an individual contributor role with broad organizational influence. You’ll drive alignment and execution through technical depth, strong program fundamentals, and trusted partnerships, driving work across engineering, operations, and production. 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. - 5 years of technical product or program management experience - 7 years of working directly with engineering teams experience - 3 years of software development experience - 5 years of technical program management working directly with software engineering teams experience - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience leading software/hardware development and integration teams working on 3GPP based UE and base stations. - Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership - Experience facilitating discussions with senior leadership regarding technical / architectural trade-offs, best practices, and risk mitigation - Experience with RF lab equipment including VNA, power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators - Experience with automation, testing, or monitoring framework development - Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders - Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, Austin - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually

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