Sr Tech Business Developer , Kuiper Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction - SPACE

Application deadline: August 20, 2026

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.

About the role

The LEO Ground Infrastructure Design and Construction team is scaling ground locations globally. As a member of this team, you will collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders across disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that enables Project LEO’s long-term mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a program that will transform internet access for millions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Write, negotiate, and manage design and construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
• Communicate risks and monthly business updates related to site design and construction to the larger organization.
• Manage a portfolio of global sites under active design (topo surveys, geotechs, power/fiber, construction drawings, and building permit filings and approvals).
• Manage a portfolio of global sites under active construction (site grading, power, access roads, conduits, concrete, and fencing).
• Drive continuous improvement for future site designs and construction based on lessons learned.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
• Interact with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in processes, reporting, forecasting, and data integrity for the project buildout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, or 4+ years of project management and implementation experience.
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience in project management or construction.
• Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or technical lead.
• Experience driving new business segment or service launches.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in international cross-functional teams.
• 3+ years of satellite communications ground systems and operations experience.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Pay

Base salary range: $155,400 – $210,200 USD annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support work-life balance. The team values productivity and well-being over hours spent online or at work.

About the team

Amazon embraces diversity and inclusion, with ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40,000 employees globally. The team fosters knowledge sharing, mentorship, and work-life balance, with a mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures.