Manager, Radio Engineering, Amazon Integrated Security
Herndon, VA - USA
Job Summary
As a people manager you will lead a team of technical professionals foster a culture of innovation and ownership and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver mission-critical radio programs at scale. You will own the end-to-end delivery of radio infrastructure programs supporting Amazons security ecosystem. You will set the technical vision for your team define program roadmaps manage complex cross-organizational dependencies and ensure operational readiness of RF cellular and satellite solutions deployed across Amazons global footprint.
Key job responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead mentor and develop a team of technical program managers and engineers
Set clear goals provide regular feedback and drive career growth for direct reports
Foster an inclusive high-performance team culture rooted in Amazons Leadership Principles
Program Strategy & Execution:
Define and execute the multi-year roadmap for radio infrastructure programs
Drive end-to-end program delivery from concept through deployment and steady-state operations
Manage complex schedules budgets and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs
Identify and mitigate risks proactively; escalate blockers with clear recommendations
Technical Oversight:
Provide technical direction for RF cellular and satellite infrastructure design and deployment
Evaluate emerging radio technologies and make build/buy/partner recommendations
Ensure solutions meet performance reliability and compliance requirements
Drive standardization and best practices across radio engineering programs
Stakeholder Management:
Communicate program status trade-offs and decisions to senior leadership (Director/VP level)
Build strong relationships across Amazon teams to align priorities and remove barriers
Operational Excellence:
Establish metrics and mechanisms to monitor radio infrastructure health and performance
Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and process refinement
Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and relevant spectrum licensing requirements
About the team
The Amazon Radio Engineering team is a specialized group within Amazon Integrated Security responsible for designing deploying and maintaining radio infrastructure that supports the safety and security of Amazons global operations. Our work spans radio frequency systems cellular network solutions and satellite communicationsenabling critical capabilities across Amazons physical security ecosystem.
We are a team of builders who thrive at the intersection of hardware software and RF engineering. We operate with a startup mentality backed by Amazons scale and we are passionate about solving complex technical challenges that keep Amazons people assets and operations safe.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing training and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
- 4 years of people management experience
- 5 years of technical program management experience
- Experience managing large technical programs particularly at high growth startups or large enterprises
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership
- 3 years of hands-on experience with radio frequency (RF) systems cellular networks or satellite communications
- Knowledge of the AWS product suite
- Experience with Agile or other program management methodologies
- Experience with large-scale radio/cellular deployments in enterprise or data center environments
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Herndon - 163600.00 - 221300.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Manager
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