Manufacturing Engineer - Space Hardware, Amazon Leo

Manufacturing Engineer – Space Hardware, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 10580123 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo 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.

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 Manufacturing Engineer in this role will be supporting the technician team by resolving any obstacles and working with responsible engineers to disposition non-conformances. This individual will work closely with engineering teams in specifying and building or procuring tools and line equipment for Leo hardware builds. The successful candidate has some basic experience in supporting production of space hardware through development, QTP (qualification test procedures), and flight hardware ATP (acceptance test procedures).

Key job responsibilities

• Shift: Wednesday-Sat 4:00PM - 2:30AM
• Write work instructions, troubleshoot non-conformances and help execute critical satellite assembly build and test campaigns, including hands-on work.
• Definition & implementation of Work Order and standard operating procedures
• Specify, design and help procure various assembly equipment, tools and systems to meet program development requirements takt time & cost optimization planning
• Review designs for manufacturability and sign off for design release
• Must be willing to work off shifts and weekends as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or an equivalent engineering science
• 1+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD experience and understanding of best practices for part design, and advanced assemblies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product level validation testing (Thermal, EMC/EMI, Shock, Cycle Testing, etc.)
• Experience in working with external and internal partners throughout development and production
• 2+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, or experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
• Related experience from internships or college organizations- Technical writing experience, including work instructions, standard operating procedures and/or test plans.
• Experienced with various automated manufacturing processes, including assembly and test methods at component level, subsystem, and system level.
• Experienced with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

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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

USA, WA, Kirkland - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually