Job Details
Job Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a
constellation of over 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is
to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities
around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by
delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including
consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in
places without reliable connectivity.
The Kuiper Environmental Specialist will support critical environmental
initiatives for Amazon's Kuiper project, based at either our Redmond or
Kirkland, Washington facility. This role combines technical expertise with
program support to enhance Kuiper's environmental performance and regulatory
compliance. As an individual contributor, you will help implement environmental
management systems, support compliance programs, and participate in continuous
improvement initiatives. Working with the environmental team, you will assist in
integrating environmental solutions and best practices into daily operations
while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Your responsibilities will
include supporting environmental systems, maintaining compliance processes, and
implementing sustainable practices.
Key job responsibilities
- Support implementation of environmental management systems
- Maintain environmental compliance programs
- Assist with environmental permit management and agency communications
- Help develop solutions for environmental challenges
- Support environmental risk assessments
- Conduct facility condition evaluations
- Collect and analyze environmental data
- Participate in compliance reviews
- Support environmental issue resolution
- Stay current with environmental regulations
- Assist with cross-functional environmental projects
- Help deliver environmental training programs
- Support environmental stewardship initiatives
- Maintain stakeholder relationships
- Support environmental program implementation
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.
A day in the life
Based at Redmond or Kirkland, Washington production facility, the Environmental
Specialist role support Amazon Kuiper's EHS Environmental Compliance programs
under the supervision of the Environmental Engineer and Sr. Environmental
Manager. In this role, you'll help maintain and improve our environmental
programs while supporting manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for
implementing technical solutions, supporting compliance initiatives, and
assisting with environmental challenges in our state-of-the-art facilities. This
position offers opportunities to work at the intersection of aerospace
technology and environmental compliance, contributing to Kuiper's mission of
global connectivity while ensuring environmental excellence.
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our
culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching
40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit
offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of
inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team
members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering,
math, business or equivalent
- 1+ years' experience in EHS environmental compliance, preferably in
manufacturing
- Knowledge of key environmental regulations (CAA, CWA, RCRA)
- Experience in environmental data collection, analysis, and regulatory
confidentiality
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Demonstrated rapid learning ability and exceptional performance Preferred
Qualifications: - Basic knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g.,
ISO14001)
- Experience in environmental compliance experience in aerospace manufacturing
- Experience with Washington State environmental regulations
- Demonstrated project management skills, particularly in environmental projects
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
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information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please
contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic
markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest
geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is
based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on
job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation
company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other
forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package,
in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For
more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits
[https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits]. This position will
remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external
career site.
