Spacecraft Hardware Development Specialist II, Amazon Leo DevOps

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve 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.

This role is for an experienced self-directed individual who will work on development hardware to meet the needs of Amazon Leo. Youll partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly and qualify it for space following that hardware through the full arc of development initial prototyping development builds testing and rigorous qualification testing while working independently and seeking guidance only as needed. Youll also help shape the lab spaces themselves adapting layout and equipment as designs change and youll begin sharing that expertise with teammates as the team grows. This is an R&D focused position covering the full range of hardware development lab support assembly troubleshooting testing equipment upkeep and documentation so expect the day-to-day to shift as project needs change.

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
Work independently on ambiguous problems seeking guidance from peers or management as needed
Partner directly with design engineers to iterate hardware quickly optimize manufacturability and qualify hardware for space
Support hardware through the full development arc initial prototyping development builds testing and rigorous qualification testing
Troubleshoot complex hardware and test setup issues driving problems to root cause
Mechanical and electrical assembly of various spacecraft mechanisms
Engineer and adapt lab spaces and equipment to meet evolving customer needs keeping labs clean organized and functioning well for their intended purpose including tracking equipment calibrations
Design and build custom test fixtures tooling and automation equipment to support test and build needs
Develop and maintain clear engineering documentation including work instructions build notes and test reports
Estimate schedule and resource requirements for lab engineering tasks
Help train and cross-train teammates on lab equipment tools and processes
Identify and help implement lab process improvements
Familiarity with aerospace/space quality standards for mechanical and electrical components

About the team
The Amazon Leo Development Operations (DevOps) team builds and maintains the labs and hardware infrastructure that let engineering teams design prototype and test satellite hardware quickly. We support projects from first prototype through qualification testing and our team members cross-train across assembly test and lab equipment so we can flex to wherever the work is needed. Priorities shift fast as designs evolve and youll often move between projects to keep pace with what engineering teams need next. We take pride in keeping our labs and equipment in excellent shape and we hold ourselves to a high standard because the hardware we build and test directly impacts what makes it to space.

- 2 years of hardware development test lab space/aerospace maintenance or hands-on engineering environment experience
- Bachelors degree or above in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent or experience working in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Can lift up to 49 pounds stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours and be able to frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- 3 years relevant experience beyond degree requirement (or 7 years total relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- 6 years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
- 2 years experience working with precision mechanical and electrical fabrication/testing
- Must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights above 6 feet
- May need to operate heavy equipment including overhead cranes and electric lifts. Rigging and hoisting tasks may be performed.
- Good vision mental sharpness alertness and function in confined spaces

- 8 years in a Space/Aerospace/Military/Precision fabrication/Test environment
- Demonstrated expertise in a lab engineering domain (e.g. mechanical prototyping electrical testing environmental/qualification testing or fixture design)
- Experience supporting hardware qualification testing (vibration thermal vacuum shock etc.)
- Experience designing and building custom test fixtures and tooling
- Familiarity with hardware testing procedures and instrumentation setups (data acquisition strain gauges load cells etc.)
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings schematics and GD&T
- Experience leading or managing a team lab including calibration tracking and preventive maintenance programs
- Familiarity with basic machining operations (manual mill lathe etc.)
- Experience mentoring junior technicians or engineers
- A&P certificate IPC 620 610 or J-STD

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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 WA REDMOND - 99400.00 - 160000.00 USD annually