Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
This role is for a highly dynamic and motivated individual that will support the Mechanisms and Mixed Model
Assembly production and engineering teams. We are looking for an individual who works well with engineering teams under minimal oversight to take ground support equipment from concept to production. This will be a production oriented position so expect the work to be fast paced and exciting.
Key job responsibilities
- Work closely with the Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering team to troubleshoot issues, keep the line running, improve process, and drive quality initiatives
- Mechanical and electrical
assembly of various spacecraft ground support equipment
- Build and execute various development tests
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other documentation for all test racks in Mechanisms
- Document procedures to ensure consistent quality checks and equipment operation
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.
About the team
This team is organized within the Mechanisms, Mixed Model
Assembly, and Space Simulation Lab team to accelerate the design iteration process and ensure on-time delivery of the most stable and successful product possible. The tasks and daily focus change rapidly, and you will often take on new and exciting responsibilities as required to ensure project success. Expect to be deployed to complex problems that are driving the design and quickly drive success through build and test support.
- Knowledge of tools and measurement devices (oscilloscope, frequency analyzer, or equivalent)
- 1+ years of experience of equipment maintenance
- 1+ years of experience in CAD
- Basic wire harness fabrication and troubleshooting
- 1+ years of experience building ground support equipment
- Basic test troubleshooting experience
- 2+ years of technical writing
- 2+ years of implementing
lean manufacturing concepts
- BS degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics engineering or equivalent experience
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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Kirkland - 39.00 - 69.00 USD hourly