Avionics Test Engineer, Avionics - Amazon Leo

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.Come work at Amazon! Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer centric company, and we are just getting started. We seek professionals who are eager to join an ambitious project that continues to push the state of the art in satellite system design, verification test, and operations. We are looking for an Avionics Test Engineer who combines superb technical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to get the right things done quickly and effectively. You will work with a team of top-notch engineers and will collaborate with multiple spacecraft design, test, and operations teams. You should be comfortable with a high degree of ambiguity and relish the idea of solving problems that haven't been solved at scale before. Along the way, we guarantee that you will learn a lot, have fun, and make a positive impact on tens of millions of people. 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.Key job responsibilities• Define requirements for test methods used in design verification and qualification test campaigns. • Develop test methods and automated test station hardware to be used in engineering labs and production test environments • Develop and execute design verification test and qualification plans on complex avionics used for space vehicles. • Influence product design for manufacturing and test efficiency (DFM, DFT) • Provide training and improve work instructions for liaison engineers to reduce need for design engineering support on repeat issues. • Design, maintain and update test station documentation including troubleshooting guides and work instructions. • Improve test stability, reduce test time, and guarantee the quality of measurement data. • Work with the quality and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure high quality space flight hardware. • Execute test rack commissioning for new production test stations or upgrades to existing stations due to new design revisions. • Work with Liaison Engineers to troubleshoot and repair test set ups. • Develop reporting tools on manufacturing KPIs.A day in the lifeAs an Avionics Test Engineer you will work within the avionics engineering team to develop test solutions for qualification, design verification, and production test of satellite avionics hardware Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). You will be responsible for effectively testing the design and developing a production test solution for local manufacturing and contract manufacturers working with the electrical engineering, liaison engineering, test software, and manufacturing teams to root-cause issues for both PCBAs/LRUs and test systems. You will strive for process excellence, looking for opportunities to improve yield and efficiency. You will be an expert in how your subsystem(s) are tested and provide training support for manufacturing technicians, as well as co-develop and sign off on manufacturing procedures. This position requires a technical understanding of functions of avionics subsystems and strong lab and test skills. You will have the opportunity to dive deep on our PCBA designs and test systems and must be able to effectively work cross-functionally with multiple disciplines. About the teamOur team designs, tests, and delivers avionics subsystems such as the flight computer, power management and delivery, RF, and sensing subsystems on the satellite bus. Our team designs and delivers the test systems that enable qualifying and acceptance testing these hardware subsystems for the satellite. We take ownership and work hard to deliver the highest quality solutions to support the long-term success of Amazon Leo. This team consists of a broad set of technical backgrounds, and we look forward to welcoming people that are excited to help us deliver broadband internet to underserved communities!Basic qualifications- Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent- Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware, or experience in computer architecture- Experience with schematic and layout ECAD toolsPreferred qualification - 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience- 1+ years of integration, testing and automation experienceAmazon 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 you’re applying in isn’t 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 .USA, WA, Redmond - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually