Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Second Shift, Amazon Leo

Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations 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.

The success of Leo depends on the quality, reliability, cost, integration, throughput, and security of the products delivered. It is a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As part of the Leo team, you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact, and help create a brand new set of launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while maintaining the highest standards of execution.

Key job responsibilities

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will lead a team of technicians through satellite integration operations. This individual will work closely with other launch operations and satellite manufacturing teams.

The Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer implements test requirements, designs and establishes the payload processing facility satellite integration work cell, supports facility and equipment planning, authors procedures, implements process controls, and supports continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is comfortable in a highly technical and collaborative setting and is able to interpret technical requirements and turn them into actionable steps.

Key job responsibilities

• Planning workstation layouts for satellite integration, optimized to eventually reach the planned processing rate

• Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite integration

• Integrating satellites onto dispensers

• Continuously improving satellite integration and test processes

• Interfacing with facilities personnel to set up and work within a payload processing facility

• Evaluating and improving takt time

• Authoring and implementing work instructions and standard processes

• Resolving anomalies and implementing corrective actions

• Operations will occur primarily on second shift, Monday-Friday but off-shift and weekend work may be required depending on production/launch schedules

• Must be willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, either domestically or internationally as business needs demand

A day in the life

The satellite integration Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer will spend the majority of their day on the shop floor leading their team through satellite to dispenser mating operations. They will work with other engineering teams, quality, and manufacturing teams to set up and maintain the satellite integration equipment. They will address root cause of failures and issues, and implement production control and optimization strategies. They will implement engineering best practices in a safe and repeatable manner, implement efficiency improvements and reduce non-conformances.

The satellite integration Manufacturing Engineer will have experience in space hardware integration and test, with particular focus on handling flight hardware or lifting and rigging systems.

We want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

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.

At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

- Experience with hardware/software integration and real-time systems

- Experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation

- Able to obtain and maintain a US Passport & must meet customs entry requirements to include but not limited to: Yellow Fever vaccine and other immunization requirements as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

- Ability to pass Kennedy Space Center background check.

- Able to climb ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

- 2+ years of hardware development, test lab, space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production

- Experience working with Foreign Object Debris (FOD), ESD sensitive hardware, and in a clean room.

- Experience with forklifts, cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment (including previous certifications).

- 1+ years' experience authoring and executing mechanical and test work instructions.

- Experience with hands-on satellite or other flight-hardware assembly build and integration, rework, repairs, and troubleshooting.

- Experience working with electrically energized systems.

- Experience in a fast-paced processing environment.

- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

- Experience with handling and tracking systems for continuous material flow to manufacturing lines.

- 1+ years' experience defining test and operation requirements.

- Familiar with QTP/ATP, production test methods, and use of data acquisitions and collection systems.

- Familiar with satellite builds and launch operations.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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, FL, Merritt Island - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually