Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Amazon Leo

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, 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— 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 Amazon 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 Amazon Leo team, you will solve difficult problems where resolutions have high impact, and help create brand‑new launch site processes and standards. To be successful you need to be highly motivated, detail oriented, and maintain the highest standards of execution. Responsibilities Lead a team of technicians through satellite integration operations and support other final assembly areas. Work closely with other launch operations and satellite manufacturing teams. Implement test requirements, design and establish a payload processing facility satellite integration work cell, support facility and equipment planning, author procedures, implement process controls, and support continuous improvement. Planning workstation layouts for satellite integration, optimized to reach the planned processing rate Planning material flow and implementing manufacturing processes for satellite integration Integrating satellites onto dispensers Automated testing of satellites using various EGSE 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 Operating primarily on first shift, Monday‑Friday; off‑shift and weekend work may be required depending on production or launch schedules Willing and able to perform extended travel up to 25% annually, domestically or internationally as needed A Day in the Life The 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 engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to set up and maintain the satellite integration equipment, address root causes of failures, implement production control and optimization strategies, and apply best practices safely and repeatably, driving efficiency improvements and reducing non‑conformances. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/network development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations Experience with hardware/software integration and real‑time systems Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent 2+ years of hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems experience Knowledge of schematic design and debugging skills Amazon 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 $96,600.00 – $160,000.00 USD annually. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr