Technical Program Manager, Kuiper Ground Systems Engineering

Overview In this role you drive the homologation program for Ground System equipment across target markets, coordinating engineering, regulatory, legal, and testing partners to secure required certifications on schedule. You will serve as the central point for cross-functional alignment as ground terminals scale internationally. You will balance compliance with product development timelines, resolving gaps and risks to enable timely launches. This position offers the opportunity to influence global readiness and ensure reliable connectivity from ground to Kuiper satellites. Compensation / Benefitshealth 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)401(k) matchingpaid time offparential leavesign-on paymentsRSUs ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end homologation program for Ground System equipment across all target countriesManage relationships with third-party test laboratories (e.g., TÜV SÜD, UL, Intertek) and coordinate test scheduling, sample logistics, and report reviewsTrack a certification matrix mapping equipment types to standards (EMC, safety, RF, environmental, RoHS) by countryIdentify and escalate gaps in test coverage or standard edition mismatches, and work with engineering to resolveMaintain a living schedule of homologation milestones aligned to country launch timelinesProvide TPM support to the Ground Technical Operations teamSimplify complex problems, drive innovation and good judgment, and mitigate risks pro-activelyWrite clear narratives and present progress to senior management Key requirements3+ years of technical product or program management experience3+ years of project management discipline covering scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk/critical pathExperience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedulesBachelor in Engineeringclear communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingexperience with hardware, network, and software systemsknowledge of certification and homologation processes (EMC, safety, RF, environmental, RoHS)ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders