The Kuiper Environmental Engineer will lead critical environmental initiatives for Amazon's Kuiper project, based at either our Redmond or Kirkland, Washington, facility. This role combines technical engineering expertise with strategic program management to enhance Kuiper's environmental performance and regulatory compliance, with a focus on air quality and permitting. As an individual contributor, you will develop and implement environmental management systems, manage compliance programs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with leadership teams, you will integrate environmental engineering solutions and best practices into daily operations while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Your responsibilities will encompass the technical design and oversight of environmental systems, development of compliance processes, and implementation of sustainable practices.
Key job responsibilities
Air Quality and Permitting Focus:
- Lead air quality compliance programs and manage permitting processes
- Manage federal, state, and local air quality permits and compliance requirements
- Design and implement air emissions monitoring systems and control technologies
- Conduct air quality risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Interface with regulatory agencies on air quality matters
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports for air quality complianceEnvironmental Management:
- Implement environmental management systems and compliance programs
- Evaluate facility conditions and recommend improvements
- Lead cross-functional environmental projects and initiatives
- Perform environmental data analysis and reporting
- Develop and deliver environmental training
- Build stakeholder relationships and manage resources
- Develop technical solutions for complex environmental challenges
- Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulationsExport Control Requirement:
A day in the life
Based at either our Redmond or Kirkland, Washington, production facility, you will play a vital role in Amazon Kuiper's environmental compliance programs, specializing in air quality management and permitting while supporting broader environmental compliance. Working under the Kuiper Sr. Environmental Manager, your day typically involves monitoring emissions data, evaluating compliance status, and coordinating with operations teams. You'll develop and maintain air permits, manage environmental programs, and implement monitoring systems. This role requires balancing daily compliance activities with long-term program development while serving as a technical resource for the site, interfacing with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

- Bachelor's degree or above in enginnering or equivalent
- 5+ years of environmental engineering/management experience with focus on air permitting in aerospace industry or similar field
- Strong knowledge of Clean Air Act and related state, and local environmental regulations
- Industrial environmental experience with demonstrated compliance expertise across multiple environmental media types (Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, Industrial Wastewater, etc.)
- Demonstrated expertise in air permit applications and compliance
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex environmental projects
- Strong background in environmental risk assessment, compliance auditing, and corrective action implementation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior management and external stakeholders

- Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field
- 8+ years of environmental engineering/management experience in the aerospace industry or similar fields
- Proven track record in laboratory/R&D, complex manufacturing, and/or production environments with a focus on air permitting
- Experience with Title V permitting
- Knowledge of aerospace NESHAP requirements
- Demonstrated ability to engage workforce at all levels to build and maintain a strong environmental culture
- Experience implementing environmental management systems (e.g., ISO 14001) across multiple sites
- Knowledge of emerging environmental technologies and best practices in the aerospace industry
- Experience in regulatory negotiations and managing relationships with environmentalagencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of building strong working relationships across all levels and disciplines
- Adaptable and receptive to feedback, with the ability to quickly implement changes
- Experience mentoring junior environmental professionals and driving organizational change

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Key job responsibilities
These activities include the following:* Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each
* Working in cramped and/or elevated locations
* Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching
* Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
* Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
* Work in an industrial environment
* Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).A day in the life
Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they:* Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution
* Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
* Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context
* Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting
* Are biased to act in the absence of direction or support
* Improve effectiveness through process innovationYou will be required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance

- Associate’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent professional or military experience
- 2+ years of experience with server hardware
- 1+ years of experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems

- A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- 2+ year of experience working in a Data Center environment
- Understanding of storage devices
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system